JP2011083391A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To keep player's expectations for a long period of time by letting a player have the expectations for whether or not control to a specified game state is to be executed depending on whether or not identification information displayed in one of a plurality of variable display portions is successively changed. <P>SOLUTION: In the game machine, in the setting example of a read-ahead notice start determination table, the allocation of "left" and "right" decorative symbol display areas is different depending on whether a variable display result is "losing" or "big winning". In the setting example of an effective line determination table, the allocation of an upper stage line, a middle stage line, a lower stage line, a right lowering line and a left lowering line is made different depending on whether the variable display result of "losing" or "big winning". Thus, the expectations for whether or not the variable display result of decorative symbols has "big winning" are raised depending on the decorative symbol displayed in which of the "left" and "right decorative symbol display areas is successively changed and on which effective line the decorative symbols are stop-displayed in a ready-to-win form in the variable display performance of "inflaming". <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2011,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, and more specifically, based on the establishment of a start condition that allows the start of variable display, a plurality of variable displays that variably display a plurality of types of identification information that can be distinguished from each other. Variable display means including a display unit is provided, and when a specific display result predetermined as a display result of the identification information is derived and displayed on the plurality of variable display units, a specific gaming state advantageous to the player is controlled. It relates to gaming machines.

  As a gaming machine, a game medium such as a game ball is launched into a game area by a launching device, and when the game medium wins a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area, a prize game medium such as a predetermined number of prize balls is obtained. Some are paid out to players. In addition, a variable display device is provided that can variably display identification information (also referred to as “variation”) when a game medium wins in a predetermined winning area (start winning opening) (start condition is established). In some cases, when the display result of the variable display of the identification information becomes the specific display result (big hit symbol), the game can be controlled to a specific gaming state (big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player.

  As such a gaming machine, for example, when a special symbol is stopped and displayed from the state of the normal reach display mode at the stage of development development (specific display mode), the display result of the special symbol is not yet determined, and further variable display is possible. There is one that is continued and the development of the effect of shifting to the reach display mode of super reach is performed (for example, see Patent Document 1).

JP 2003-340033 A

  However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, only a sense of expectation that the special symbol is stopped and displayed in the specific display mode can only be given, and after the special symbol is stopped and displayed in the specific display mode, the player I couldn't beat my expectation. In other words, the player's attention is drawn only at the timing when the special symbol is stopped and displayed in the specific display mode. It was reduced.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of maintaining a player's expectation for a long period of time.

  In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine of the present invention can identify each based on the establishment of a start condition permitting the start of variable display (for example, the CPU 103 has determined Yes in the process of step S231). Variable display means (for example, image display) including a plurality of variable display portions (for example, left, middle, and right decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R, etc.) for variably displaying various types of identification information (for example, decorative symbols) Device 5 and the like, and when a predetermined display result (for example, a definitive decorative symbol that becomes a jackpot combination) is derived and displayed on the plurality of variable display portions as a display result of the identification information, A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) that is controlled to an advantageous specific gaming state (for example, a big hit gaming state), and when the start condition is satisfied, Predetermining means for deciding whether or not to control the state before derivation and display of the display result of the identification information (for example, the part where the CPU 103 executes the special symbol normal processing in step S110), and the determination by the predetermining means Based on the result, reach determination means for determining whether or not the display mode of the variable display of the identification information is set to a predetermined reach mode (for example, after the CPU 103 executes the process of step S268 or S269, in the process of step S270) A portion that determines whether or not to make a reach variation pattern type) and the first variable display portion of the plurality of variable display portions, while the identification information is stopped and displayed, among the plurality of variable display portions The identification information displayed on the second variable display unit different from the first variable display unit is sequentially changed in a specific display mode different from the normal variable display mode. As a result, a roaring effect determining means (for example, the CPU 103 determines whether or not to execute a roaring effect asking whether or not the display mode of the identification information is a predetermined display mode including the reach mode) When determining whether or not to execute the roaring effect by the roaring effect determining means, etc. Variable display unit determining means for determining which of the plurality of variable display units to be the second variable display unit (for example, the portion where the effect control CPU 120 executes the process of step S779), and the predetermined determination The variable display of the identification information is controlled based on the determination results by the means, the reach determination unit, the turn effect determination unit, and the variable display unit determination unit. Variable display control means (for example, a portion in which the effect control CPU 120 executes the decorative symbol variation processing in step S162), and the variable display portion determination means includes the prior determination means and the reach determination means. In accordance with the determination result, the second variable display unit is determined at a different ratio to be one of the plurality of variable display units (for example, the CPU 120 for effect control in FIG. 16 in the process of step S779). Referring to the variable display area determination table 162A shown, one of the left, middle, and right decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R is determined).

  According to the above gaming machine, in the turning effect, the expectation for whether or not to be controlled to the specific gaming state is given depending on which of the plurality of variable display portions the identification information displayed is sequentially changed. be able to. As a result, the player's expectation can be maintained for a long period of time until the roaring effect is finished, so that the gaming interest is improved. Note that the number of effective lines formed by the plurality of variable display units may be one or plural.

  In the gaming machine, continuous notice determination means (for example, an effect control CPU 120) for determining whether or not to execute a predetermined continuous notice over a plurality of variable display of the identification information executed by the variable display control means. And the variable display control means can change the identification information when the continuous notice determination means determines to execute the continuous notice. As the display result of the display, the identification information is derived and displayed in a specific mode (for example, a specific chance eye) different from the specific display result (for example, the effect control CPU 120 executes the process of step S749 and then performs the decorative pattern variation in step S162. For example, the part that performs middle processing).

  According to the gaming machine, the identification information can be derived and displayed in a special manner as a display result of the variable display of the identification information in the predetermined continuous notice executed over the variable display of the identification information a plurality of times. Thereby, since a player's expectation can be continued over the variable display of identification information several times, a game interest is improved.

  In the gaming machine, the variable display control means stops the identification information in a specific mode different from the specific display result when the determination to execute the roll effect is made by the roll effect determining means. Thereafter, before executing the turning effect, the identification information displayed on the first variable display portion is variably displayed again (for example, the effect control CPU 120 performs the decorative symbol changing process in step S162 in FIG. The effect display shown in FIG.

  According to the above gaming machine, the player's sense of expectation can also be obtained as to how the identification information displayed on the first variable display unit changes before the roaring effect is executed. Therefore, the game entertainment interest is further improved.

  In the above gaming machine, the reach determination means determines whether or not to variably display the identification information stopped and displayed on the plurality of variable display portions again (for example, the CPU 103 performs processing in step S272). And the variable display control means is determined to execute the turning effect by the turning effect determining means, and When the re-variable display determining means determines that the identification information is variably displayed again, the identification information is stopped and displayed in the specific manner as the execution result of the turning effect (for example, the effect control CPU 120 performs step S162). The effect display shown in FIG. 43 (A) is executed in the decorative symbol variation process of FIG.

  According to the above gaming machine, after the identification information is stopped and displayed in a specific manner, the roaring effect is executed. Will be. As a result, it is possible to obtain a sense of expectation that the revariable display is executed and the reliability is improved, so that the game entertainment is further improved.

  In the above gaming machine, the variable display control means performs a step-up effect in which the effect mode is switched stepwise in the effect effect when the effect effect determination means determines to execute the effect effect. (For example, the effect control CPU 120 executes the effect display of FIGS. 42 (H) and (I) in the decorative symbol changing process in step S162).

  According to the above gaming machine, the player's sense of expectation can be raised step by step in the production effect, so that the gaming interest is improved.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the various control boards etc. which were mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the random number value counted by the side of a main board | substrate. It is a figure which illustrates a fluctuation pattern. It is a figure which illustrates a variation pattern classification. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a special figure display result determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a big hit classification determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a variation pattern classification determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a fluctuation pattern determination table. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the data holding area for game control. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the random number value counted by the side of an effect control board. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the prefetch notice start determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a prefetch notice pattern determination table. It is a figure which shows the reservation memory | storage display shape in each prefetch notice pattern. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a variable display area determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of an effective line determination table. It is a figure showing an example of composition of a production control pattern. FIG. 38 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of an effect control data holding area. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the timer interruption process for game control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a start winning determination process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a specific pattern determination process at the time of winning. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a specific pattern determination process at the time of winning. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a fluctuation pattern common range. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a variable display result determination process at the time of winning a prize. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a variable display result determination process at the time of winning a prize. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol stop process. It is the flowchart etc. which show an example of a big hit end process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a command process at the time of a start winning prize. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a command process at the time of a start winning prize. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a decoration design fluctuation | variation setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a final stop symbol determination process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the production setting process during variable display. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a process during decoration design change. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a process at the time of the decoration symbol change completion. It is a flowchart which shows an example of command processing during jackpot. It is a figure which shows the example of production | presentation operation | movement in the variable display effect of "swing". It is a figure which shows the example of production | presentation operation | movement in the variable display effect of "swing". It is a figure which shows the example of production | presentation operation | movement in a prefetch notice. It is a figure which shows the example of production | presentation operation | movement in a prefetch notice. It is a figure which shows the example of production | presentation operation | movement in a prefetch notice. It is a flowchart which shows the modification of the effect setting process during variable display. It is explanatory drawing which shows the modification of a fluctuation pattern common range.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, showing an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 1 is roughly composed of a gaming board (gauge board) 2 constituting a gaming board surface and a gaming machine frame (base frame) 3 for supporting and fixing the gaming board 2. The game board 2 is formed with a substantially circular game area surrounded by guide rails. In this game area, a game ball as a game medium is launched from a predetermined hitting ball launching device and driven.

  A first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B are provided at predetermined positions of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, on the right side of the game area). Each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B is composed of, for example, 7-segment or dot matrix LEDs (light emitting diodes). A special symbol (also referred to as “special symbol”) that is a plurality of types of identification information (special identification information) that can be displayed is variably displayed (variable display). For example, each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B variably displays a plurality of types of special symbols composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. To do. The special symbols displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. There is no limitation, and for example, a plurality of types of lighting patterns in which the combination of the LED to be turned on and the LED to be turned off in the 7-segment LED may be set in advance as a plurality of types of special symbols. A plurality of types of special symbols are assigned with corresponding symbol numbers. As an example, symbol numbers “0” to “9” are assigned to numbers indicating “0” to “9”, and symbol numbers “10” are assigned to symbols indicating “−”. Just do it. Hereinafter, the special symbol variably displayed by the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as "first special symbol", and the special symbol variably displayed by the second special symbol display device 4B is also referred to as "second special symbol". .

  Both the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are formed in a square shape, for example. Note that the type of the first special figure and the type of the second special figure may be the same (for example, a number indicating “0” to “9” and a symbol indicating “−”), and the type may be different. May be different. Further, each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B may be configured to variably display numbers (or two-digit symbols) indicating, for example, “00” to “99”. .

  An image display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2. The image display device 5 is composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display device) or the like, and forms a display area for displaying various effect images. In the display area of the image display device 5, the first special symbol variable display by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol variable display by the second special symbol display device 4B in the special symbol game respectively correspond to the variable display. For example, in a decorative symbol display area serving as a variable display section divided into a plurality of parts such as three, decorative symbols which are a plurality of types of identification information (decorative identification information) each identifiable are variably displayed. This variable display of decorative designs is also included in the variable display game.

  As an example, “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are arranged in the display area of the image display device 5. In response to the start of either the first special symbol change by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol change by the second special symbol display device 4B in the special game, ”,“ Middle ”, and“ right ”decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the variation of decorative symbols (for example, vertical scroll display) is started. Thereafter, when the fixed special symbol is stopped and displayed as a variable display result in the special symbol game, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 are displayed. Then, the finalized decorative symbol (final stop symbol) that is the variable display result of the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed. The “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas are movable within the display area of the image display device 5 so that the decorative symbols can be displayed in a reduced or enlarged manner. May be. As described above, in the display area of the image display device 5, the special game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A or the special special game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B. In synchronization with the figure game, a variable display of a plurality of types of decorative patterns that can be identified is performed, and a fixed decorative pattern that is a variable display result is derived and displayed. Deriving and displaying the display result means that identification information such as a decorative symbol is stopped and displayed (also referred to as a complete stop display or a final stop display) and the variable display is ended.

  In the image display device 5, as the display areas to be the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, three areas may be provided so that they can be bonded or separated, or can be bonded and separated. . The display operation in the image display device 5 is controlled by the effect control CPU 120 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. When the first special symbol display device 4A is executing variable display of the first special diagram, the effect control CPU 120 causes the image display device 5 to perform effect display along with the variable display, and the second special symbol is displayed. When the variable display of the second special figure is executed on the display device 4B, the effect display is executed on the image display device 5 along with the variable display, so that the progress of the game can be easily grasped.

  The decorative symbols variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R include, for example, eight types of numeric symbols (alphanumeric characters “1” to “8”). Alternatively, Chinese numerals “1” to “8”, English letters “A” to “H”, 8 character images related to a predetermined motif, a combination of numbers, characters, symbols, and character images, etc. Can be, for example, a decoration image showing a person or an animal, an object other than these, a symbol such as a character, or any other figure. ) And a blank symbol (a symbol that does not constitute a jackpot combination) that indicates a blank between symbols. Each number symbol has a corresponding symbol number. For example, symbol numbers “1” to “8” are assigned to alphanumeric characters indicating “1” to “8”, respectively. Note that the number of decorative symbols is not limited to eight, and may be any number as long as an appropriate number of combinations such as a jackpot combination or a combination that is lost can be configured (for example, seven types or nine types).

  While the decorative symbols are changing, in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, between the numerical symbols “1” to “8” and the numerical symbols. A blank symbol indicating a blank is variably displayed (varied). In each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, for example, a scroll display that flows from the top to the bottom sequentially from a symbol with a smaller symbol number to a larger symbol is displayed. When a numerical symbol having the maximum symbol number (for example, “8”) is displayed, a decorative symbol having the minimum symbol number (for example, “1”) is displayed. That is, in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the symbol “1”, the blank symbol, the symbol “2”,. The decorative symbols are displayed in the order of a numerical symbol, a blank symbol, a numerical symbol “1”,. Alternatively, in at least one of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (for example, the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L), scroll display is performed from a symbol with a large symbol number to a symbol with a small number. If a numerical symbol having the smallest symbol number is displayed, the symbol having the largest symbol number may be displayed. That is, in the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L, the symbol “8”, the blank symbol, the symbol “7”, the symbol symbol “1”, the blank symbol, the numeral “8”. In the “middle” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5C and 5R, a symbol “1”, a blank symbol, a symbol “2”,... Ornamental symbols may be displayed in the order of “8” number symbols, blank symbols, “1” number symbols,. In this embodiment, in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, a maximum of three decorative symbols (including blank symbols) are displayed in a visible manner. However, in the above description, “decorative symbol is displayed” means, for example, that it is displayed in the center of each symbol display area of “left”, “middle”, and “right”.

  In the image display device 5, as an effective line, the upper horizontal line (upper line), the middle horizontal line (middle line), the lower horizontal line (lower line), from the upper left to the lower right. There are a total of five lines, a diagonal line (downward-right line) and a diagonal line (upper-left line) from the upper right to the lower left. When the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B, the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C for "left", "middle", and "right" A combination of decorative symbols (excluding blank symbols) displayed on 5R is in a state where the same symbols are aligned on the effective line. In this embodiment, when the big win symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B, the reach effect is made after the variable display state of the decorative symbol becomes the reach state. Or the reach effect is not executed, and the decorative symbols are all stopped and displayed on any effective line in the image display device 5. Further, in any active line in the image display device 5, the state in which the left and right decorative symbols are all stopped and displayed is the reach state, and the combination of the decorative symbols in which the left and right decorative symbols are aligned and stopped is reached. It is a design.

  In the display area of the image display device 5, a start winning storage display area 5H is arranged. In the start winning memory display area 5H, a hold memory display for displaying the variable display hold number (special figure hold storage number) in an identifiable manner is performed. Here, the holding of the variable display occurs when a game ball enters (starts winning) the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and the second starting winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B. To do. That is, a start condition (also referred to as “execution condition”) for executing a variable display game such as a special figure game or a variable display of decorative symbols has been established, but a variable display game based on the previously established start condition is being executed. When the start condition for starting the variable display game is not satisfied due to the fact that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state, the variable display corresponding to the established start condition is suspended. Done.

  As an example, the start winning storage display area 5H is provided with a plurality of display parts whose display colors are changed from left to right in order from the variable display game in which the start condition is established based on the occurrence of the start winning. Yes. When the start condition (first start condition) of the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A is established based on the game ball entering the first start winning opening, the One of the display parts that are displayed (transparent color) (for example, the leftmost display part among the non-displayed display parts) is changed to red display. In this way, the first reserved memory is a display that makes it possible to recognize the first reserved memory number as the effective start winning ball number that has entered the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A in the starting winning memory display area 5H. This is called display. Further, when a special ball game start condition (second start condition) using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B is established based on the game ball entering the second start winning opening, it is normally not One of the display parts that are displayed (transparent color) (for example, the leftmost display part among the non-displayed display parts) is changed to blue display. In this way, the display for enabling the second reserved memory number as the effective start winning ball number that has entered the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B in the start winning memory display area 5H to be recognized is second reserved. This is called memory display. Thereafter, when one of the start condition (first start condition) of the special figure game using the first special figure and the start condition (second start condition) of the special figure game using the second special figure is established, for example, The display at the leftmost display part is removed and the display at each display part is moved leftward one by one. At this time, one of the display parts that have changed to red display or blue display (for example, the rightmost display part of the display parts whose display color has changed) returns to non-display. In this embodiment, the start condition is a condition under which variable display can be started, and the game is applied to the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A or the second starting winning opening formed by the ordinary variable winning ball apparatus 6B. It is established according to the order in which the balls entered. Specifically, the order in which the game balls have entered the first start port or the second start port is stored in an identifiable manner, and when the variable display game based on the start condition established earlier ends or when the big hit game state Is completed, the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied according to the order.

  In the example shown in FIG. 1, together with the start winning memory display area 5H, a first hold for displaying the number of special figure hold memories in an identifiable manner above the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. A display 25A and a second hold display 25B are provided. The first hold indicator 25A displays the first hold memory number as the effective start winning ball number that has entered the first start winning port formed by the normal winning ball device 6A so as to be specified. The second hold indicator 25B displays the second hold memory number as the effective start winning ball number that has entered the second start winning port formed by the normally variable winning ball device 6B in an identifiable manner. Each of the first hold indicator 25A and the second hold indicator 25B has, for example, a number (for example, four) of LEDs corresponding to an upper limit value (for example, “4”) in each of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number. It is comprised including. Note that the hold display in the start winning memory display area 5H is displayed by the control on the side of the effect control board 12, and the hold display on the first hold display 25A and the second hold display 25B is displayed by the control on the main board 11 side. Is done.

  Below the image display device 5, an ordinary winning ball device 6A and an ordinary variable winning ball device 6B are provided. The normal winning ball apparatus 6A forms a first start winning opening that is always kept in a certain open state by a predetermined ball receiving member, for example. The normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B has an electric motor having a pair of movable wing pieces that are changed into a normal open state in a vertical position and an expanded open state in a tilt position by a solenoid 81 for a normal electric accessory shown in FIG. A tulip-shaped accessory (ordinary electric accessory) is provided to form a second start winning opening. As an example, in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the movable wing piece is in the vertical position when the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory is in the off state, so that it is difficult for the game ball to enter the second start winning opening. Normally open. On the other hand, in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the game ball enters the second start winning opening by tilt control in which the movable blade piece is tilted when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the ON state. Easy to open and open. In the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, although the game ball can enter the second start winning opening even in the normal open state, there is a possibility that the game ball may enter more than in the expanded open state. You may comprise so that it may become low. Alternatively, the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B may be configured so that the game ball does not enter the second starting winning opening in the normally open state, for example, by closing the second starting winning opening.

  A game ball that has entered the first start winning opening formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by, for example, a first start opening switch 22A shown in FIG. A game ball that has entered the second start winning opening formed in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by, for example, a second start opening switch 22B shown in FIG. Based on the detection of the game ball by the first start port switch 22A, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls, and the first reserved memory number is set to a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”). ) If the following, the first start condition is satisfied. Based on the detection of the game ball by the second start port switch 22B, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls, and the second reserved memory number is set to a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”). ) If so, the second start condition is satisfied. The number of prize balls to be paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the first start port switch 22A and the number of prize balls to be paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the second start port switch 22B. May be the same number or different numbers.

  A special variable winning ball device 7 is provided below the normal winning ball device 6A and the normal variable winning ball device 6B. The special variable winning ball apparatus 7 includes a large winning opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 82 for the large winning opening door shown in FIG. 2, and changes into an open state and a closed state by the large winning opening door. Forming a mouth. As an example, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special prize opening door is in the off state, the special prize opening door closes the special prize opening. On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the solenoid 82 for the big prize opening door is in the ON state, the big prize opening door opens the big winning opening. A game ball that has entered a special winning opening formed in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is detected by, for example, a count switch 23 shown in FIG. Based on the detection of game balls by the count switch 23, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

  Thus, although the first start condition and the second start condition are satisfied, the special game started first is being executed, and the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state. Due to this, when the start condition for starting the special figure game is not satisfied, the variable display is suspended. For example, if the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure based on the establishment of the first start condition is not satisfied when the first start condition is satisfied, the first hold memory The number is incremented by 1 and the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended. Further, if the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure based on the establishment of the second start condition is not satisfied when the second start condition is satisfied, the second holding memory is stored. The number is incremented by 1 and execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is suspended. On the other hand, when the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is started, the first reserved memory number is decremented by 1 and the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is started. When this is done, the second reserved memory number is decremented by one. The added value of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number may be a total reserved memory number or a special figure reserved memory number.

  A normal symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (on the left side of the game area in the example shown in FIG. 1). As an example, the normal symbol display 20 is composed of 7 segments, dot matrix LEDs, and the like, like the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and a plurality of types of identification information different from the special symbols. Is displayed (variably displayed) in a variable manner. Such variable display of normal symbols is called a general game (also referred to as “normal game”). The normal symbol display 20 variably displays, for example, a plurality of types of normal symbols composed of numbers indicating “0” to “9”, symbols indicating “−”, and the like. A plurality of types of normal symbols are assigned symbol numbers corresponding thereto. As an example, symbol numbers “0” to “9” are assigned to numbers indicating “0” to “9”, and symbol numbers “10” are assigned to symbols indicating “−”. Just do it. The normal symbol display 20 is not limited to the one that variably displays the numbers indicating “0” to “9” or the symbols indicating “−” as normal symbols. For example, “O” and “X” are displayed. Ordinary symbols are variably displayed by alternately lighting the decorative lamps (or LEDs) to be displayed, or by lighting a plurality of decorative lamps (or LEDs) such as “left”, “middle”, and “right” in a predetermined order. It may be a thing. Above the normal symbol display 20, a universal figure holding display 25 </ b> C is provided. The general-purpose hold indicator 25C includes, for example, four LEDs, and displays the general-purpose hold storage number as the number of effective passing balls that have passed through the passing gate 41.

  In addition to the above configuration, the surface of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill and a number of obstacle nails that change the flow direction and speed of the game ball. In addition, as a winning opening different from the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening, and the large winning opening, for example, one or more general winning openings that are always kept in a certain open state by a predetermined ball receiving member are provided. May be. In this case, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls may be paid out as a prize ball based on the fact that a game ball that has entered one of the general prize openings is detected by a predetermined general prize ball switch. In the lowermost part of the game area, there is provided an out port through which game balls that have not entered any winning port are taken. Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at the left and right upper positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and a game effect lamp 9 is provided at the periphery of the game area. A decorative LED may be arranged around each structure (for example, the normal winning ball device 6A, the normal variable winning ball device 6B, the special variable winning ball device 7, etc.) in the game area of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  At the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, there is provided a hitting operation handle (operation knob) operated by a player or the like to launch a game ball as a game medium toward the game area. For example, the hitting operation handle adjusts the resilience of the game ball according to the operation amount (rotation amount) by the player or the like. The hitting operation handle only needs to be provided with a single shot switch or a touch ring (touch sensor) for stopping the driving of a shooting motor included in the hitting ball shooting device. At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area, a game ball paid out as a prize ball or a game ball lent out by a predetermined ball lending machine is held (stored) so as to be supplied to a ball hitting device. ) Is provided. For example, an operation button 30 that can be operated by the player by a pressing operation or the like is provided at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the upper plate. The operation button 30 is a jog dial that can be pressed and rotated. The operation button 30 is not limited to a button that can be pressed or rotated, and may be a button that can be touched or pressed, such as a touch panel, or tilted like a lever-type switch. Operation may be possible. Further, instead of the operation button 30, a sensor that can detect a predetermined operation action by the player, such as an infrared sensor, a CCD sensor, or a CMOS sensor, may be used. In other words, the operation button 30 only needs to be configured so that a predetermined operation action by the player can be detected mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically. The player's operation action performed on the operation button 30 is detected by the operation detection switch 31 shown in FIG.

  In the normal game by the normal symbol display 20, the normal symbol display 20 shows that the game ball that has passed through the passing gate 41 provided in the game area is detected by the gate switch 21 shown in FIG. After the general chart start condition for executing variable display is established, based on the fact that the general chart start condition for starting variable display of normal symbols, such as the end of the previous general chart game, is established, Be started. In this ordinary game, after a normal symbol change is started, when a predetermined time that is a normal symbol change time has elapsed, a fixed ordinary symbol that is a variable display result of the ordinary symbol is stopped and displayed (derived display). At this time, if a specific normal symbol (a symbol per ordinary symbol), such as a number indicating “7”, is stopped and displayed as the fixed ordinary symbol, the variable symbol display result of the ordinary symbol becomes “per ordinary symbol”. On the other hand, if a normal symbol other than a symbol per symbol, such as a number or symbol other than the number indicating “7”, is stopped and displayed as a fixed ordinary symbol, the variable symbol display result of “normal symbol lose” Become. Corresponding to the fact that the normal symbol variable display result is “per normal”, the expansion / release control (tilt control) is performed in which the movable tulip of the electric tulip constituting the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is tilted. The normal opening control is performed to return to the vertical position when a predetermined time has elapsed.

  JP diagram game by the first special symbol display device 4A, such as by entering the first start winning port formed on plain winning ball device 6A game ball is detected by the first start hole switch 22A shown in FIG. 2 After the first start condition is satisfied, the process is started on the basis that the first start condition is satisfied, for example, due to the end of the previous special game or the big hit gaming state. JP diagram game according to the second special symbol display device 4B is usually variable winning ball apparatus 6B in the game ball which enters the second start winning opening which is formed as a result of being detected by the second start hole switch 22B shown in FIG. 2 After the second start condition is satisfied, the second start condition is started based on the fact that the second start condition is satisfied, for example, due to the end of the previous special game or the big hit game state.

  In the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B, after the special symbol variable display is started, the special symbol variable display result is obtained when a predetermined time as the special symbol variable time elapses. A definite special symbol (a special graph display result) is derived and displayed. At this time, if a specific special symbol (big hit symbol) is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol, “big hit” is obtained as a specific display result, and if a special symbol other than the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed, “lost” is displayed. After the variable display result in the special figure game becomes “big hit”, it is controlled to the big hit gaming state as a specific gaming state in which a round game advantageous to the player (also simply referred to as “round”) is executed a predetermined number of times. . In the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this embodiment, as an example, the numbers indicating “1”, “3”, “5”, and “7” are big hit symbols, the numbers indicating “2” are small hit symbols, A symbol indicating “−” is a lost symbol. It should be noted that each symbol such as a big win symbol, a small bonus symbol, or a lose symbol in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A is different from each symbol in the special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B. Alternatively, a special symbol common to both special symbol games may be a big hit symbol, a small hit symbol, or a lost symbol.

  In this embodiment, among the special symbols indicating the numbers “1”, “3”, “5”, and “7” that are jackpot symbols, the special symbols indicating the numbers “3” and “7” are 15 rounds. The special symbol indicating the number “5” is the 10-round big hit symbol, and the special symbol indicating the number “1” is the 2-round big hit symbol. In the big hit gaming state (15 round big hit game state) as a multi-round specific gaming state controlled after the 15 round big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special figure game, the opening / closing plate of the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is The special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is opened by opening the large winning opening in a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) which is the first period or a period until a predetermined number (for example, 9) of winning balls are generated. A round game for changing to the first state advantageous to the player is executed. In this way, the open / close plate that opened the grand prize opening during the execution of the round game receives the game ball falling on the surface of the game board 2 and then closed the grand prize opening, thereby providing a special variable prize ball device. 7 is changed to the second state which is disadvantageous to the player, and one round game is completed. In the 15 round big hit game state, the number of executions of the round game, which is the open cycle of the big winning opening, is the first round number (for example, “15”). A game in the 15 round big hit game state in which the number of executions of the round game is “15” is also referred to as a 15-time open game. In such a 15 round jackpot game state, 15 balls are obtained each time a game ball wins a big winning opening. The 15-round big hit gaming state is also referred to as a first specific gaming state.

  In the big hit game state (10 round big hit game state) as a multi-round specific game state controlled after the 10 round big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special figure game, the open / close plate of the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is The special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is opened by opening the large winning opening in a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) which is the first period or a period until a predetermined number (for example, 9) of winning balls are generated. A round game for changing to the first state advantageous to the player is executed. In this way, the open / close plate that opened the grand prize opening during the execution of the round game receives the game ball falling on the surface of the game board 2 and then closed the grand prize opening, thereby providing a special variable prize ball device. 7 is changed to the second state which is disadvantageous to the player, and one round game is completed. In the 10 round big hit game state, the number of executions of the round game, which is the open cycle of the big prize opening, becomes the third round number (for example, “10”). A game in the 10 round big hit game state in which the number of executions of the round game is “10” is also referred to as a 10-time open game. In such a 10 round big hit game state, 15 balls are obtained each time a game ball wins a big winning opening. The 10-round big hit gaming state is the second specific gaming state in relation to the 15 round big hit gaming state, and the first specific gaming state in relation to the two round big hit gaming state.

  In the big hit gaming state (two round big hit gaming state) as a small round specific gaming state controlled after the two round big winning symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special figure game, a special variable winning ball apparatus 7 in each round game. Is a second period (for example, 0.5 seconds) that is shorter than the first period in the 15 round round big hit gaming state (the period in which the big winning opening is opened by the opening / closing plate) for changing the game to the first state advantageous to the player ) Further, in the 2-round big hit gaming state, the number of executions of the round game is a second round number (for example, “2”) smaller than the first round number in the 15 round big hit gaming state. It should be noted that in the 2-round big hit gaming state, it is only necessary to control the number of executions of the round game to be the second round number, and other controls may be performed in the same manner as the 15 round big hit gaming state. A game in the 2-round big hit game state in which the number of executions of the round game is “2” is also referred to as a two-time open game. In the two-round big hit game state, in a predetermined winning ball device provided separately from the special variable winning ball device 7 in each round game, the predetermined winning port serving as the big winning port is changed from the closed state to the open state. Thus, the second state that is disadvantageous to the player may be changed to the first state that is advantageous to the player, and the second state may be restored after a predetermined period (the first period or the second period) has elapsed.

  In such a two-round big hit game state, if a game ball wins a big winning opening, 15 balls can be obtained, but the opening period of the big winning opening is the second period (0.5 seconds), Very short. Therefore, the 2-round jackpot gaming state is a jackpot gaming state in which a game is not substantially obtained. The 2-round big hit gaming state is also referred to as a second specific gaming state. Further, the big hit gaming state as the low round specific gaming state is not limited to the number of round games executed as compared to the big round gaming state as the multi round specific gaming state. While the specific gaming state and the multi-round specific gaming state are the same, in the small round specific gaming state, the upper limit period (for example, 2 seconds) for opening the big prize opening is the upper limit period (for example, the multi-round specific gaming state) 29 seconds). That is, the big hit gaming state as the small round specific gaming state is that the period in which the big prize opening is changed to the open state in each round game is a second period shorter than the first period in the multi-round specific gaming state, The number of times the game is executed may be at least one of the second number of rounds less than the number of first rounds in the multi-round specific gaming state.

  Further, among the special symbols indicating the numbers “3” and “7” which are the big hit symbols of 15 rounds, the special symbol indicating the number “3” is stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special game 15 After the round big hit game state is over, as one of the special game states, time reduction control is performed in which the variable symbol display time (special figure change time) in the special symbol game is shortened compared to the normal state. Controlled by the state. Here, the normal state is a normal gaming state as a gaming state different from a specific gaming state such as a big hit gaming state, a probability variation state, and a short-time state, and an initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, a system reset is performed). As in the case where the initialization process is performed after the power is turned on, the same control is performed. If the time-short state is terminated when any of the conditions of the special game is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) and the variable display result is “big hit” is satisfied first, Good. Like the special symbol indicating the number “3”, the 15 round jackpot symbol that is controlled to the short-time state after the jackpot gaming state based on being stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game is not 15R. It is referred to as a probable big hit symbol (also referred to as “15R normal big hit symbol”). Further, the fact that the 15R non-probable big hit symbol out of the 15 round big hit symbols is stopped and displayed and the variable display result becomes “big hit” is called “15R non-probable big hit” (also referred to as “15R normal big hit”).

  Out of the special symbols that indicate the numbers of “3” and “7” that will be the big hit symbol of 15 rounds, the special symbol that shows the number of “7” is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special figure game. After the game state is over, or after the 10 round jackpot game state is over based on the fact that the special symbol indicating the number “5” which is the 10 round jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special figure game, A special game state that is different from the short-time state after the two-round jackpot gaming state is ended based on the special symbol indicating the number “1” that becomes the two-round jackpot symbol being stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special figure game. As one of the above, for example, along with the time shortening control in which the special figure variation time is shortened compared with the normal state, the probability variation control (probability variation control) is continuously performed. It is controlled to divide probability variation state (high probability state). In this probabilistic state, the variable display result of each special figure game and decorative design is improved so that the probability that the variable display result will be “big hit” and further controlled to the big hit gaming state will be higher than in the normal state and the short-time state. To do. Such a probability change state continues until the next variable display result is a “big hit”, regardless of the number of executions of the special game. Like the special symbol indicating the number “7”, the 15 round jackpot symbol that is controlled to the probability change state after the jackpot game state based on the fact that it is stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game is 15R probability variation. It is called a jackpot symbol. Like the special symbol indicating the number “5”, the 10 round jackpot symbol controlled to the probabilistic state after the jackpot gaming state based on being stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game is 10R probability variable big hit. It is called a symbol. Like the special symbol indicating the number “1”, the two-round big hit symbol controlled to the probable change state after the big hit gaming state based on being stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game is a sudden big hit symbol. It is called. Further, the fact that the 15R probability variable big hit symbol out of the 15 round big hit symbols is stopped and displayed and the variable display result becomes “big hit” is referred to as “15R probability variable big hit”. When the 10R probability variable big hit symbol is stopped and displayed and the variable display result becomes “big hit”, it is called 10R probability variable big hit. The fact that the sudden hit symbol is stopped and displayed and the variable display result is “big hit” is referred to as “surprise big hit” (also referred to as “2R probability variable big hit”). Note that the 15-round jackpot symbols “3” and “7”, the 10-round jackpot symbol “5”, and the 2-round jackpot symbol “1” are examples, and each jackpot symbol is not limited to these. For example, in order to prevent the player from recognizing the jackpot symbol or the type of jackpot, the jackpot symbol may not be a number but may be a predetermined symbol (for example, “co”).

  After the special symbol indicating the number “2” as the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, the small hit game state is controlled. In this small hit game state, a variable winning operation for changing the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 to the first state advantageous to the player is performed as in the two round big hit game state. That is, in the small hit game state, for example, the operation of setting the special variable winning ball device 7 to the first state (open state) for the second period is repeatedly executed until the second number of times (the number of executions equal to the second round number) is reached. Is done. In the small hit game state, as in the two round big hit game state, the period during which the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is in the first state is the second period, and the number of executions of the operation in the first state is the first. Control may be made so that at least one of the two times is performed. After the small hit gaming state is ended, the gaming state is not changed, and the game state before the variable display result is “small hit” is continuously controlled. However, if the number of executions of the special figure game in the special gaming state has reached a predetermined number when the special figure game whose variable display result is “small hit” is executed, after the end of the small hit gaming state, The special gaming state may end and return to the normal state. A game in the small hit gaming state in which the number of times that the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is set to the first state by the variable winning operation is “2” is also referred to as a two-time open game, similar to the game in the two round big hit gaming state. . When the winning ball device provided separately from the special variable winning ball device 7 is changed to the first state in each round game in the two round big hit game state, even in the small hit game state, the two round big hit game state In this manner, the winning ball apparatus may be changed to the first state.

  In the probabilistic state and the short time state, the normal symbol display unit 20 controls the normal symbol in the normal symbol game so that the variation time of the normal symbol (ordinary symbol variation time) is shorter than that in the normal state. Control for improving the probability that the display result is “per normal figure” than in the normal state, and tilt control of the movable blade piece in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B based on the fact that the variable display result is “per normal figure”. The second start condition is such that the game ball can easily enter the second start winning opening, such as a control for making the tilt control time for performing longer than that for the normal state and a control for increasing the number of tilts compared to the normal state. Control that is advantageous to the player is performed by increasing the possibility of establishment. It should be noted that any one of these controls may be performed in the probability variation state or the short time state, or a plurality of controls may be performed in combination. As described above, the control that facilitates the entry of the game ball into the second start winning opening in the probability changing state or the short-time state is also referred to as high opening control. By performing the high opening control, the frequency at which the second start winning opening becomes the expanded opening state is higher than when the high opening control is not performed. As a result, the second start condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is easily established, and the special figure game can be executed frequently. In addition, the time until the variable display result becomes “big hit” is shortened. Therefore, in the probability variation state and the short time state, it becomes easier to enter the big hit gaming state than in the normal state. The period during which the high opening control can be performed is also referred to as a high opening control period, and this period may be the same as the period during which the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to either the certain change state or the short-time state. .

  In the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided in the image display device 5, a special symbol game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A and In response to the start of one of the special symbol games using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B, the decorative symbol variable display is started. The period from the start of variable display of decorative symbols to the end of variable display due to the stop display of the fixed decorative symbols in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R Then, the decorative display variable display state may be a predetermined reach state in any of the effective lines. Here, the reach state is a decorative design that is not yet stopped and displayed when the decorative design that is stopped and displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 forms a part of the jackpot combination in any active line. Display status (also referred to as “reach variation symbol”), or a display status in which all or part of the decorative symbols are changing synchronously while constituting all or part of the jackpot combination That is. Specifically, in some of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (for example, “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R), The remaining decorative symbol display area that is not yet stopped when the decorative symbol (for example, the decorative symbol indicating the alphanumeric character “7”) constituting a predetermined jackpot combination in any active line is stopped. (For example, a “middle” decorative symbol display area 5C, etc.), or a display state in which the decorative symbol fluctuates, or all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R This is a display state in which the decorative symbols change synchronously while constituting all or part of the jackpot combination.

  Corresponding to the reach state, the decorative pattern fluctuation speed is reduced, or a character image (an effect image simulating a person) different from the decorative pattern is displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5. Or changing the display mode of the background image, playing and displaying a moving image that is different from the decorative design, or changing the variation mode of the decorative design, performing a different rendering operation than before reaching the reach state May be. Such effect operations such as display of the character image, change of the display mode of the background image, reproduction display of the moving image, and change of the decorative pattern change mode are referred to as reach effect display (or simply reach effect). In the reach effect, not only the display operation in the image display device 5 but also the sound output operation by the speakers 8L and 8R and the lighting operation (flashing operation) in the light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9 are in the reach state. An operation mode different from the previous operation mode may be included. As an effect operation in the reach effect, a plurality of types of effect patterns (also referred to as “reach patterns”) having different operation modes (reach modes) may be prepared in advance. Each reach mode has a different possibility of “big hit” (also referred to as “reliability” or “big hit reliability”). That is, depending on whether a plurality of types of reach effect is executed, the variable displays the results can be different the potential to be a "big hit". As an example, in this embodiment, reach modes such as normal reach, super reach α, and super reach β are preset. And, when the reach form of super reach such as super reach α and super reach β appears, the possibility that the variable display result becomes “big hit” compared to the case where the reach form of normal reach appears (big hit reliability) Becomes higher.

  During variable display of decorative designs, unlike reach production, it is possible that the variable display status of decorative designs may be in the reach state, and that the variable display result may be “big hit”. A variable display effect may be executed for notifying the player by a variable display mode of symbols. In this embodiment, variable display effects such as “pseudo-continuous”, “slip”, and “spin” can be executed, and each effect corresponding to the fact that the variation pattern is determined on the main board 11 side or the like. It is determined whether to perform the operation.

  In the “pseudo-ream” variable display effect, the variable display of the decorative symbol is started in response to one of the first start condition and the second start condition of the special figure game being satisfied once. Before the final determined decorative symbol is derived and displayed, the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. The effect display in which the decorative symbols are changed again (pseudo-variable) in all the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R can be performed a predetermined number of times (for example, up to three times). As an example, in the variable display effect of “pseudo-continuous”, a plurality of types predetermined as specific chances of special combinations in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R A decorative symbol that is one of the lost combinations is temporarily stopped and displayed. Here, the specific chance is that the same decorative pattern (for example, a decorative pattern indicating the number “7”) is displayed in each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. It means that it is stopped and displayed but not stopped on the same active line. In the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect, the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in a reach manner in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. In the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the decorative symbol may be changed again (pseudo continuous change). In addition, in the temporary stop display, while the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed, for example, the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed to the player by, for example, performing a fluctuation variation display or immediately changing the decorative symbol again only by stopping for a short time. It is only necessary to notify that the decorative pattern is not fixed. Alternatively, in the temporary stop display, the decorative design may be re-fluctuated after the decorative design is stopped to the extent that the player recognizes that the decorative design that has been stopped is confirmed.

  In the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect, the variable display result may be set so that the possibility that the variable display result becomes “big hit” increases as the number of pseudo-continuous changes (re-changes) increases. Thus, the player can recognize that a specific effect of “pseudo-continuous” is performed by temporarily stopping display of one of the specific chances, and the variable display result as the number of pseudo-continuous fluctuations increases. Is expected to become a “big hit”. In this embodiment, in the variable display effect of “pseudo-continuous”, the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied once by performing the pseudo-continuous change (re-change) once to three times. Based on this, it is possible to make it appear as if the variable display of the decorative design has been started 2 to 4 times in succession.

  When the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect is executed, a re-change effect such as a related display effect is executed along with a plurality of variable displays including the initial change (pseudo-continuous change). Also good. As an example, during the period of each variation display (including the first variation) by the variable display effect of “pseudo ream”, one that is lit among a plurality of decoration LEDs provided inside or outside the game area is 1 It may be controlled to increase one by one. Further, during the period of each variation display (including the first variation), the display color of the decoration LED may be controlled to change, or the lighting LED among the plurality of decoration LEDs changes. May be controlled. As another example, the movable member provided inside or outside the game area may be controlled to operate during each fluctuation display (including the first fluctuation) by the variable display effect of “pseudo-continuous”. . As yet another example, the image display device 5 is controlled to display a predetermined effect image such as a specific character image during the period of each change display (including the initial change) by the variable display effect of “pseudo-continuous”. May be. In addition to some or all of these re-variation effects, or instead of some or all of these re-variation effects, among the lighting and blinking of the decorative LED, the operation of the movable member, the display of the effect image, Control may be performed so as to execute a re-variation effect combining a part or all of them. At this time, a case where a re-variation effect combining a plurality of types of effect forms is included, or a case where a re-change effect is performed multiple times, compared to a case where a re-change effect is executed with only one type of effect form. When the production mode changes in, the possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit” or the “15R probability variable big hit” may be increased.

  The production operation executed as the re-variation production may include any production operation such as sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R and lighting operation of other light emitters such as the game effect lamp 9. Also, for example, differences in the output of sound and sound effects from the speakers 8L and 8R, differences in the movement of the production target object (for example, a movable member, etc.) (difference in operating speed, difference in operating distance, difference in operating direction, etc.), image Depending on the movement of the character image displayed on the display device 5 (difference in movement speed, difference in movement distance, difference in movement direction, etc.) Instead, the character display may be changed or the display of the background image may be changed to change the effect mode in the re-change effect. In addition to the re-variation effect executed during the variation of the decorative symbol, for example, when the decorative symbol that is one of the specific chances is temporarily stopped, for example, audio output from the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9, etc. The player may be able to recognize that the chance eye has been temporarily stopped and displayed by an arbitrary effect operation such as the lighting operation of the light emitter.

  In the variable display effect of “slip”, two or more decorative symbol display areas are displayed after changing the decorative symbols in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. After temporarily displaying the decorative symbols in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5R (for example, “left” and “right”), a predetermined number (for example, “1” or (2)) decorative symbol display area (for example, “left” decorative symbol display area 5L or “right” decorative symbol display area 5R, or both), the decorative symbols are changed again and then stopped. Thus, the effect display for changing the decorative design to be stopped is performed.

  In the variable display effect of “swing”, after performing the same effect display as the variable display effect of “pseudo-continuous”, a predetermined turn effect is performed. Specifically, after changing the decorative symbols in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the decorative symbols are combined in any combination of specific chances. After the temporary stop display, the decorative symbols are changed again (pseudo continuous change) in all the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. Then, the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in any one of the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R, and in the specific display manner different from the normal variable display manner on the other. By changing sequentially, the effect display (swing effect) for changing the decorative symbol to be stopped is performed. In this embodiment, as a specific display mode, the decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the decorative symbol display area is changed by frame advance, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the decorative symbol is displayed. The graphic displayed in the display area may be changed, or may be changed by replacing the decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the decorative symbol display area. Further, in the variable display effect of “swing”, after changing the decorative symbols in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, After temporarily displaying the decorative symbols in a combination of the above, the decorative symbols are changed again only in the “middle” decorative symbol display area 5C without performing pseudo-continuous change, and the “left” and “right” ornaments are displayed. The turn effect may be executed by sequentially changing in any one of the symbol display areas 5L and 5R in a specific display mode.

  Further, in this embodiment, the pseudo continuous variation may be performed after the turning effect is executed in the variable display effect of “turning”. As a result of the production effect, the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed again in any combination of specific chances, and the decorative symbols are changed again (pseudo-continuous variation) in all the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. After that, the roaring effect may be performed again.

  In addition to “pseudo ream”, “slip”, and “swing”, for example, “Development opportunity”, “End of development opportunity”, “Chance” Various effects such as “slip after eye stop” may be executed. Here, in the variable display effect of “Development Opportunity”, “Left”, “Middle”, “Right” from the start of the variable display of the decorative pattern to the display of the fixed decorative pattern resulting in the variable display result. In all of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the decorative symbols constituting the development chances included in the predetermined special combination are temporarily stopped and displayed, and then the decorative symbol variable display state is reached. A predetermined reach production is started. As a result, when the decorative symbol constituting the development opportunity is temporarily stopped, the variable display state of the decorative symbol becomes the reach state, and the variable display result becomes “big hit” after the reach state is reached. , The player's expectation is enhanced. Further, in the variable display effect of “end of development chance”, after the decorative display variable display is started, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are all displayed. Then, an effect display is performed in which a decorative pattern having a predetermined combination as a development opportunity is derived and displayed as a confirmed decorative pattern. In the variable display effect of “slip after the chance stop”, as with the variable display effect of “pseudo ream”, after the variable display of the decorative pattern is started, the fixed decorative pattern that is the variable display result is derived and displayed. After temporarily displaying the decorative combination of the combination of combinations (special combination) that is one of the specific chances in the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right" temporarily Unlike the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect, an effect display is performed in which the decorative symbol to be stopped is changed by changing the decorative symbol again in a part of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R.

  Unlike variable display effects such as reach effects or “pseudo-running”, “slip”, “swing”, etc., during the variable display of decorative symbols, for example, displaying an effect image such as a predetermined character image or message image, etc. As described above, there is a possibility that the decorative display variable display state may reach a reach state and the variable display result may be a “hit” by a presentation operation different from the decorative display variable display operation. A notice effect for informing the player may be executed. The effect operation as the notice effect is the variable display state of the decorative symbol after the decorative symbol variable display is started in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. May be executed (started) prior to the reaching state (before the decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R). Further, the notice effect that notifies that there is a possibility that the variable display result may be a “big hit” may include one that is executed after the variable symbol display state of the decorative symbol becomes the reach state. In this embodiment, a plurality of types of notice effects such as “character notice” and “operation notice” are set to be executable. The effect operation that becomes the notice effect may be any action that does not change in the special symbol variable display time (special figure change time) depending on whether or not it is executed.

  In the notice effect of “character notice”, an effect display in which a character image prepared in advance at a predetermined position is displayed on, for example, the display screen of the image display device 5 during the variable display of the decorative design. Here, as the display of the character image, a character image that is separate from the decorative design may be displayed in a stationary manner or an action display (animation display). The display may be an operation display (animation display) in a display form different from the variable display of the decorative pattern.

  In the notice effect of “notice at the time of operation”, for example, on the display screen of the image display device 5 in response to the player performing a predetermined operation (for example, a pressing operation) on the operation button 30 during the variable display of the decorative symbol. The production operation is changed by changing the display of the production image or changing the sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R. As an example, in the notice effect of “notice at the time of operation”, a predetermined effect operation serving as a button operation promotion effect is performed during variable display of a decorative symbol. In the button operation promotion effect, for example, an effect image such as a character image or a message image prepared in advance is displayed at a predetermined position on the display screen of the image display device 5, thereby prompting the player to operate the operation button 30. Any production operation may be used. The effect operation that prompts the player to operate the operation button 30 is not limited to the effect that the effect image is displayed on the image display device 5, and that the predetermined sound is output from the speakers 8 </ b> L and 8 </ b> R, the game effect lamp 9. Or a lighting LED that lights or blinks in a predetermined lighting pattern, a movable member provided in an effect accessory provided inside or outside the game area in a predetermined operation mode, or any of these May be combined. When such a button operation promotion effect is performed, an operation effective period for effectively detecting the operation of the operation button 30 by the player is set. When the operation of the operation button 30 by the player is detected by the operation detection switch 31 within the operation effective period, the execution of the button operation promotion effect is stopped at the timing when the operation is detected, and prepared in advance, for example. Any one of the plurality of types of effect images is displayed on the image display device 5, or a sound effect corresponding to any one of the plurality of types of sound patterns prepared in advance is displayed on the speaker 8L. Various effects such as output from 8R are executed.

  As the notice effect by the effect operation different from the variable display operation of such a decorative pattern, various effect operations such as “step-up operation” can be executed in addition to “character notice” and “operation notice”. Good. Here, in the notice effect of “step-up operation”, as an example, a plurality of types of effect images prepared in advance are switched and displayed in a predetermined order on the display screen of the image display device 5 during the variable display of decorative symbols. An effect operation may be performed such that the effect mode changes (steps up) in a plurality of stages by the effect display. In the notice effect of “step-up operation”, any one of a plurality of types of effect images prepared in advance (for example, an effect image displayed first in a predetermined order) is displayed, and then the effect image The effect display in the notice effect may be terminated without being switched. Further, as another example of the notice effect of the “step-up operation”, there are a plurality of types of movable members provided in the effect accessory provided inside or outside the game area during the variable display of the decorative design according to a predetermined order. An effect operation in which the effect mode changes (steps up) in a plurality of stages may be performed by the effect operation operated in the operation mode. In the notice effect of “step-up operation”, after the movable member performs the effect operation in one kind of operation mode, the effect operation in the notice effect may be ended without switching to the effect operation of the second stage. There may be. As described above, the notice effect of the “step-up operation” is executed in response to one start prize (that one game ball has entered the first start prize opening or the second start prize opening). This is a kind of notice effect that is executed during the variable display of symbols and decorative symbols, and is in particular a step-up notice effect in which the manner of notice (display, sound, lamp, movable object, etc.) changes (steps up) in multiple stages. . In general, the greater the number of changes (number of steps), the higher the reliability (the possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit”). Also, depending on the number of steps in the step-up notice effect or the effect mode at each step, it becomes “15R probability variation big hit” or “2R probability variation big hit”, a specific reach effect is executed, “15R uncertain variation” Of the promotion from “big hit” to “15R probable big hit”, at least one of them may be notified in advance. Further, the object to be notified may be changed according to the number of times of change (number of steps). For example, it may be “reach confirmation” when going to the second step, “super reach confirmation” when going to the third step, and “big hit confirmation” going to the fourth step. As the change (step-up) of the notice mode, different character images may be displayed in order, or the step-up may be performed by changing the shape or color of one character. May be. In other words, any means can be used as long as it can be recognized that the state of the notice (display, sound, lamp, movable object, etc.) as viewed from the player changes stepwise.

  If a special symbol that will be a lost symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol to be confirmed in the special symbol game, the decorative symbol variable display state will not reach the reach state after the variable symbol variable display starts. There are cases in which a fixed decorative symbol that is a non-reach combination is stopped and displayed. Such a decorative display variable display mode is referred to as “non-reach” (also referred to as “unreach loss”) variable display mode when the variable display result is “losing”.

  When a special symbol that becomes a losing symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in a special symbol game, it corresponds to the fact that the decorative symbol variable display state has reached the reach state after the decorative symbol variable display has started. Then, after the reach effect is executed, a fixed decorative pattern that becomes a predetermined reach combination (also referred to as reach-losing combination) may be stopped and displayed. Such a variable display result of the decorative design is referred to as a variable display mode of “reach” (also referred to as “reach lose”) when the variable display result is “losing”. It should be noted that the fixed decorative pattern that is a non-reach combination and the fixed decorative pattern that is a reach combination are collectively referred to as a fixed decorative pattern of a lost combination (non-specific combination).

  In addition, during the variable display of decorative symbols, a predetermined effect operation that is a pre-reading notice may be executed. The pre-reading notice is given when the first start condition is satisfied, for example, when a game ball that has entered the first start winning opening formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by the first start opening switch 22A shown in FIG. When the second starting condition is satisfied, for example, when the game ball that has entered the second starting winning opening formed in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B shown in FIG. The display result of the variable display corresponding to the start condition is determined (determination at the time of winning) and executed based on the determination result (determination result at winning). In the pre-reading notice, the player is informed that there is a possibility that the variable display of the decorative symbol whose variable display result will be “big hit” may be executed by changing the shape of the display part in the start winning memory display area 5H. Production operations are performed. Here, in the effect operation that becomes the pre-reading notice, as an example, the shape of the first reserved memory display or the second reserved memory display in the start winning memory display area 5H for which the determination at the time of winning is performed is deformed and displayed. In this embodiment, whether or not to execute the pre-reading notice and how to display the shape of the first hold memory display and the second hold memory display in accordance with the determination result at the time of winning (pre-read notice pattern) ) Is determined. Further, in the pre-reading notice in this embodiment, in the variable display of the decorative pattern that is executed until the start of variable display of the decorative pattern that causes execution of the pre-reading notice, it is determined that the specific chance eye is configured. The decorative symbol is derived and displayed as the final stop symbol.

  When a special symbol indicating the number “3”, which is a 15R non-probable big hit symbol, is stopped and displayed as a special symbol to be determined in the special symbol game as a 15-round big hit symbol, the decorative symbol variable display state Corresponding to the reaching state, the predetermined decorative symbol that becomes a predetermined non-probable variation big hit combination (also referred to as “normal big hit combination”) is stopped and displayed after a predetermined reach effect is executed. Here, the confirmed decorative symbols that are non-probable big hit combinations are, for example, symbol numbers that are variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5. Among the decorative symbols “1” to “8”, any one of the decorative symbols whose symbol numbers are an even number “2”, “4”, “6”, “8” is “left”, “middle”, What is necessary is just to be able to be stopped and displayed on a predetermined effective line in the “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. In this way, the decorative symbols having the even number “2”, “4”, “6”, and “8” constituting the non-probable variation big hit combination are referred to as non-probable variation symbols (also referred to as “normal symbols”). . Then, in response to the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game becoming an uncertain variable big hit symbol, after the predetermined reach effect is executed, the fixed decorative symbol of the non-probable big hit combination is stopped and displayed. The variable display mode is referred to as a “15R normal” variable display mode (also referred to as a jackpot type) when the variable display result is “big hit”. Thus, after the variable display result is “big hit” by the variable display mode of “15R normal”, it is controlled to the 15 round big hit gaming state, and when the 15 round big hit gaming state is finished, it is controlled to the short time state or the normal state. It will be.

  As a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, the special symbol indicating the number “7” which is the probability variation big hit symbol among the special symbols which become the 15 round big hit symbol is stopped, or “5” which becomes the 10 round big hit symbol When the special symbol indicating a number is stopped and displayed, the reach effect similar to the case where the jackpot type is “15R normal” is executed in response to the variable display state of the decorative symbol being the reach state. After that, or after a reach effect that is different from the case where the big hit type is “15R normal” is executed, a fixed decorative symbol that is a predetermined probability variation big hit combination may be stopped and displayed. Here, the confirmed decorative symbol that is a probable big hit combination has, for example, a symbol number variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5. Among the decorative patterns of “1” to “8”, any one of the decorative patterns having the odd numbers “1”, “3”, “5”, “7” is “left”, “middle”, “ What is necessary is just to be able to be stopped and displayed on a predetermined effective line in the “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. In this way, the decorative symbols having odd numbers “1”, “3”, “5”, and “7” constituting the probability variation big hit combination are referred to as probability variation symbols. Corresponding to the fact that the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game becomes the probable big hit symbol, after the reach effect is executed, the finalized decorative symbol of the probable big hit combination is stopped and displayed and controlled to the 15 round big hit gaming state. The decorative display variable display mode is referred to as a variable display mode (also referred to as a big hit type) of “15R probability change” when the variable display result is “big hit”. In addition, in response to the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game becoming the probable big hit symbol, after the reach effect is executed, the finalized decorative symbol of the probable big hit combination is stopped and displayed and controlled to the 10 round big hit game state. The decorative display variable display mode is referred to as a variable display mode (also referred to as a big hit type) of “10R probability change” when the variable display result is “big hit”. Note that the probability variation pattern may be different depending on whether it is “10R probability variation” or “15R probability variation”. For example, a decorative symbol with symbol numbers “1” and “5” may be a probability variation symbol with “10R probability variation”, and a decorative symbol with symbol numbers “3” and “7” may be a probability variation symbol with “15R probability variation”. Good.

  When the probability variable big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special figure game, the fixed decorative symbol that is a non-probable variable big hit combination may be stopped and displayed as a variable display result of the decorative symbol. In this way, even when the fixed decorative symbol that is a non-probable variation big hit combination is stopped and displayed, if the certain variation big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as a finalized special symbol in the special figure game, “15R probability variation” or “10R probability variation” ( These are collectively referred to as “probability change”) and included in the variable display mode. Thus, after the variable display result is “big hit” by the variable display mode of “15R probability change”, it is controlled to the 15 round big hit gaming state, and when the 15 round big hit gaming state ends, it is controlled to the probability changed state. Become. Further, after the variable display result is “big hit” by the variable display mode of “10R probability change”, the game is controlled to the 10 round big hit game state, and when the 10 round big hit game state is finished, the game is controlled to the probability change state. It will be. The determined decorative symbol that is a non-probable big hit combination and the fixed decorative symbol that is a probable big hit combination are collectively referred to as a final decorative symbol of a big hit combination (specific combination).

  A re-lottery effect may be executed during the variable display of the decorative symbols in which the confirmed decorative symbol is a non-probable variable big hit combination or a probable variable big hit combination. In the re-lottery effect, after the decorative symbols that are the non-probable big hit combinations are temporarily stopped and displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5, for example, “ In the left, middle, and right decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the same decorative pattern is made to change again, and the decorative symbol (probable variable symbol) that becomes a probabilistic big hit combination is changed. One of the decorative symbols (non-probable variable symbols) that is a probable big hit combination is stopped and displayed as a final decorative symbol (final stop display). Here, when the re-lottery effect is executed when the big hit type is “15R normal”, as the re-lottery effect, the fixed decoration that becomes a non-probable big hit combination after re-changing the temporarily stopped display of the decorative symbols A changing promotion failure effect that derives and displays a symbol is performed. On the other hand, when the re-lottery effect is executed when the big hit type is “probable change”, as the re-lottery effect, the fixed decoration that becomes a probable big hit combination after re-variation of the temporarily stopped decorative pattern The changing promotion success effect in which the symbols are stopped and displayed may be executed, or the changing promotion failure effect in change may be executed.

  After the definitive decorative symbol that is a non-probable jackpot combination is derived and displayed, at the start of the jackpot gaming state or during execution of the round in the jackpot gaming state, the next round will start after any round ends in the jackpot gaming state During the big hit that becomes a notification effect as to whether or not to control to the probable change state in the period until the start, the period from the end of the last round in the big hit gaming state to the start of the next variable display game, etc. A promotion effect may be executed. Note that a notification effect similar to the jackpot promotion effect may be executed during the first variable display game after the end of the jackpot gaming state. The jackpot promotion promotion executed after the final round in the jackpot gaming state is sometimes referred to as “end promotion promotion” in particular.

  In the jackpot promotion effect, there is no jackpot promotion success effect that informs that there is a promotion that the game state becomes a probabilistic state even though the confirmed decorative symbol is a non-probable big hit combination, and there is no promotion that becomes a promiscuous state There is a promotion promotion failure during jackpot. For example, in the jackpot promotion effect, the decorative symbol is variably displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5 and either the non-probable variable symbol or the probable variable symbol is stopped and displayed as the effect display result, or the decorative symbol variable display What is necessary is just to alert | report so that a player can recognize the presence or absence of the promotion which will be in a probability change state by displaying the effect image different from.

  As a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, a special symbol indicating the number “1” which is a two-round big hit symbol is stopped or displayed, or a special symbol indicating the number “2” which is a small hit symbol is stopped and displayed. In such a case, the variable display state of the decorative symbol does not reach the reach state, and any one of a combination of a plurality of types of fixed decorative symbols predetermined as the second opening chances TC1 to TC4 is stopped and displayed. is there. In addition, when the special symbol indicating the number “1”, which is a two-round jackpot symbol, is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, the variable symbol display state of the decorative symbol is changed to the reach state. Then, after a predetermined reach effect is executed, a fixed decorative symbol that becomes a predetermined reach combination may be stopped and displayed. Corresponding to the fact that the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game becomes a special symbol indicating the number of “1” which is a two-round jackpot symbol, the variable display mode of the decorative symbols in which various fixed ornament symbols are stopped and displayed is variable. This is referred to as a variable display mode (also referred to as a jackpot type) of “2R accuracy variation” (also referred to as “surprise accuracy”, “surprise accuracy variation hit” or “sudden probability variation big hit”) when the display result is “big hit”. In this way, after the variable display result is “big hit” by the variable display mode of “2R probability change”, it is controlled to the two round big hit gaming state, and when the two round big hit gaming state ends, it is controlled to the probability changed state. Become.

  When the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “2R probability change”, the suddenness mode start effect may be executed during variable display of the decorative symbols. In the surprise mode start effect, a predetermined effect operation corresponding to the fact that the big hit type is “2R probability change” is performed. After the surprise mode start effect is performed, an effect mode different from the normal effect mode called the accuracy mode may be started. In addition, the sudden start mode start effect is not limited to the effect operation performed during the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol, and continues from the variable display even during part or all of the period of the two round big hit gaming state. It may be an effect operation executed. When the suddenness mode start effect is started, the decorative pattern that is variably displayed may be deleted, and after the suddenness mode start effect is executed, the confirmed decorative symbol may not be derived and displayed. In the sudden accuracy mode, for example, until the variable display result is “big hit” and the probability variation state ends, the effect in the sudden accuracy mode is performed. In the effect in the sudden accuracy mode, the display mode of the background image on the display screen of the image display device 5 is different from the display mode in the normal rendering mode, and is output from the speakers 8L and 8R along with the variable display of the decorative pattern. The sound to be different from the sound in the normal effect mode, the lighting pattern of the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED to be different from the lighting pattern in the normal effect mode, or a part of these Alternatively, by combining all of them, it may be informed so that the player can recognize that the mode is inaccuracy.

  In the probability variation state, for example, an effect image for informing that the probability variation state is “being probability variation” is displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5, and / or a background image or a decorative pattern on the display screen of the image display device 5. The display mode may be different from the display mode in the normal effect mode, so that the effect mode during probability change in which the player can recognize the probability change state may be set.

  Various control boards such as a main board 11, an effect control board 12, an audio control board 13, and a lamp control board 14 as shown in FIG. 2 are mounted on the pachinko gaming machine 1. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is also equipped with a relay board 15 for relaying various control signals transmitted between the main board 11 and the effect control board 12. In addition, various boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, a launch control board, and an interface board are disposed on the back surface of the game board 2 and the like in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The main board 11 is a main-side control board on which various circuits for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are mounted. The main board 11 is mainly addressed to a sub-side control board composed of a random number setting function used in a special game, a function of inputting a signal from a switch or the like disposed at a predetermined position, and an effect control board 12. A function of outputting and transmitting a control command as an example of command information as a control signal and a function of outputting various information to a hall management computer are provided. Further, the main board 11 performs on / off control of each LED (for example, segment LED) constituting the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and thereby the first special diagram and the second special diagram. Variable display of a predetermined display pattern such as controlling the variable display of the normal symbol display 20 and controlling the variable symbol display of the normal symbol display 20 by controlling the lighting / extinction / coloring control of the normal symbol display 20. It also has a function to control. The main board 11 includes, for example, a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110 that receives detection signals from various switches for game ball detection and transmits them to the game control microcomputer 100, and the game control microcomputer 100. A solenoid circuit 111 for transmitting a solenoid drive signal to the solenoids 81 and 82 is mounted.

  The effect control board 12 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 11, receives the control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15, and receives the image display device 5, speakers 8L, 8R. In addition, various circuits for controlling the production operation by the production electrical parts such as the game effect lamp 9 are mounted. That is, the effect control board 12 provides effects such as display operation in the image display device 5, all or part of the sound output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, and all or part of the on / off operation in the game effect lamp 9 or the like. A function of determining the control content for causing the electrical component to execute a predetermined performance operation is provided.

  The sound control board 13 is a control board for sound output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and outputs sound from the speakers 8 </ b> L and 8 </ b> R based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12. For example, a processing circuit for executing audio signal processing is mounted. The lamp control board 14 is a control board for lamp output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and is turned on / off in the game effect lamp 9 and the like based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12. A lamp driver circuit for driving is mounted.

  As shown in FIG. 2, wiring for transmitting detection signals from the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22 </ b> A, the second start port switch 22 </ b> B, and the count switch 23 is connected to the main board 11. The gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, and the count switch 23 have an arbitrary configuration that can detect a game ball as a game medium, such as a sensor. What is necessary is just to have. In addition, the main board 11 includes a first special symbol display device 4A, a second special symbol display device 4B, a normal symbol display device 20, a first hold display device 25A, a second hold display device 25B, and a general drawing hold display device 25C. A wiring for transmitting a command signal for performing display control is connected.

  A control signal transmitted from the main board 11 toward the effect control board 12 is relayed by the relay board 15. The main board 11 is provided with a main board side connector corresponding to the relay board 15, for example, and an output buffer circuit is connected between the main board side connector and the game control microcomputer 100. The output buffer circuit can pass a signal only in the direction from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 15, and prevents the signal input from the relay board 15 to the main board 11. Therefore, there is no room for signals to be transmitted from the production control board 12 or the relay board 15 side to the main board 11 side.

  The relay board 15 only needs to be provided with a transmission direction regulation circuit for each wiring for transmitting a control signal from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12, for example. Each transmission direction regulating circuit includes a diode having an anode connected to the main board connector corresponding to the main board 11 and a cathode connected to the presentation control board connector corresponding to the presentation control board 12, and one end connected to the cathode of the diode. And a resistor having the other end connected to the ground (GND). With this configuration, each transmission direction regulating circuit can prevent signals from being input from the effect control board 12 to the relay board 15 and pass signals only in the direction from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. Therefore, there is no room for signals to be transmitted from the production control board 12 side to the main board 11 side. In this embodiment, a transmission direction regulating circuit is provided for each wiring for transmitting a control signal in the relay board 15, and an output buffer circuit is provided between the game control microcomputer 100 and the main board side connector on the main board 11. By providing this, it is possible to prevent an illegal signal from being input to the main board 11 from the outside.

  The control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 15 is, for example, an effect control command transmitted and received as an electric signal. The effect control command includes, for example, a display control command used for controlling an image display operation in the image display device 5, a voice control command used for controlling sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and a game effect lamp 9. And a lamp control command used for controlling the lighting operation of the decoration LED and the like. FIG. 3A is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command used in this embodiment. The effect control command has, for example, a 2-byte structure, and the first byte indicates MODE (command classification), and the second byte indicates EXT (command type). The first bit (bit 7) of the MODE data is always “1”, and the first bit of the EXT data is “0”. The command form shown in FIG. 3A is an example, and other command forms may be used. In this example, the control command is composed of two control signals. However, the number of control signals constituting the control command may be one or a plurality of three or more.

  In the example shown in FIG. 3A, the command 8001H is a first change start command that specifies the start of change in the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A. The command 8002H is a second variation start command for designating the start of variation in the special symbol game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B. The command 81XXH is a decoration that is variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 in response to the variable display of the special symbol in the special graphic game. This is a variation pattern designation command for designating a variation pattern such as a symbol. Here, XXH indicates an unspecified hexadecimal number, and may be a value arbitrarily set according to the instruction content by the effect control command. In the variation pattern designation command, different EXT data is set according to the variation pattern to be designated.

  In this embodiment, the first and second variation start commands and the variation pattern designation command are prepared as separate production control commands. On the other hand, the designation content indicating which of the first special figure and the second special figure is to start variation and the designated content of the fluctuation pattern are configured to be specified by one effect control command. Also good. As an example, an effect control command in which EXT data is set corresponding to a combination of a special symbol (first special figure or second special figure) that starts change and a change pattern is prepared. You may enable it to specify the special symbol and fluctuation pattern which become a fluctuation start. Here, in a case where the special symbol and the variation pattern for starting the variation can be specified by one effect control command, the special symbol (the first special feature for starting the variation) for one variation pattern. There are cases where it is necessary to prepare two types of effect control commands according to the figure or the second special figure). On the other hand, if an effect control command for designating a special symbol for starting variation and an effect control command for designating a variation pattern are prepared separately, two types of effect control commands corresponding to the special symbol for starting variation The number of effect control commands corresponding to the number of types of variation patterns may be prepared, and the types of commands prepared in advance, the storage capacity of the command table, and the like can be reduced.

  Command 8CXXH is a variable display result notification command for designating a variable display result such as a special symbol or a decorative symbol. In the variable display result notification command, for example, as shown in FIG. 3B, the variable display result is determined in advance as to whether the variable display result is “lost”, “big hit”, or “small hit”, and the variable display result is Corresponds to the big hit type determination result of whether the decorative display variable display mode (big hit type) in the case of “big hit” is “15R normal”, “15R positive change”, “10R positive change”, or “2R positive change” Thus, different EXT data is set. More specifically, the command 8C00H is a first variable display result notification command indicating a pre-determined result indicating that the variable display result is “lost”. The command 8C01H is a second variable display result notification command indicating a pre-determined result and a big hit type determination result that the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “15R normal”. The command 8C02H is a third variable display result notification command indicating a pre-determined result and a big hit type determination result that the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “15R probability change”. The command 8C03H is a fourth variable display result notification command indicating a pre-determined result and a big hit type determination result that the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “10R probability change”. The command 8C04H is a fifth variable display result notification command indicating a pre-determined result and a big hit type determination result that the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “2R probability change”. Command 8C05H is a sixth variable display result notification command indicating a predetermined determination result indicating that the variable display result is “small hit”.

  In this embodiment, the variation pattern designation command and the variable display result notification command are prepared as separate presentation control commands. On the other hand, you may comprise so that the fluctuation pattern shown by the fluctuation pattern designation | designated command and the variable display result shown by the variable display result notification command can be specified by one production | presentation control command. As an example, an effect in which EXT data is set corresponding to a combination of a variation pattern and a variable display result (any one of “losing”, “big hit”, “small hit”, and a big hit type in the case of “big hit”). A control command may be prepared, and information that can specify the variation pattern and the variable display result may be transmitted by the effect control command. Alternatively, the variation pattern and the variable display result may be specified by three or more effect control commands. Here, when the variation pattern and the variable display result are configured to be specified by a single effect control command, a plurality of types of effects corresponding to a plurality of types of variable display results for one variation pattern. You may need to provide control commands. On the other hand, if the production control command for designating the variation pattern and the production control command for notifying the variable display result are prepared separately, the number of production control commands corresponding to the number of types of the variation pattern and the variable display result are provided. The number of effect control commands corresponding to the number of types may be prepared, and the types of commands prepared in advance, the storage capacity of the command table, and the like can be reduced.

  The command 8F00H is a decorative symbol stop command for designating stop of variable display of decorative symbols in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5. The command 95XXH is a gaming state designation command for designating the current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1. In the gaming state designation command, for example, different EXT data is set corresponding to whether the current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the normal state, the probability variation state, or the time-short state. As a specific example, the command 9500H is a first gaming state designation command corresponding to the case where the gaming state is the normal state, and the command 9501H is a second gaming state designation command corresponding to the case where the gaming state is the probability change state, The command 9502H may be a third gaming state designation command corresponding to the case where the gaming state is the short time state.

  In this embodiment, a decoration symbol stop command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 as an effect control command for designating stop of variable display of the decoration symbol. On the other hand, the decorative symbol stop command may not be transmitted. In this case, on the side of the production control board 12, the special figure variation time corresponding to the variation pattern indicated in the variation pattern designation command is specified, and the first variation start command and the second variation start command are received. When the elapsed time reaches the specified special figure variation time, a setting for ending the effect executed corresponding to the special game is performed without receiving an effect control command from the main board 11. You can make it.

  The command A0XXH is a hit start designation command (also referred to as a “fanfare command”) that designates display of an effect image indicating the start of a big hit gaming state or a small hit gaming state. In the hit start designation command, for example, EXT data similar to that of the variable display result notification command is set, so that different EXT data is set according to the pre-determined result or the big hit type determined result. Alternatively, in the hit start designation command, the correspondence relationship between the pre-determined result and the big hit type determination result and the set EXT data may be different from the corresponding relationship in the variable display result notification command.

  The command A1XXH is a big winning opening releasing notification command for notifying that the big winning opening is a period in the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state. The command A2XXH is a notification command after opening the big winning opening that notifies that the big winning opening is changed from the open state to the closed state in the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state. With the notification command during the opening of the big winning opening or the notification command after the opening of the big winning opening, for example, the number of round executions (for example, “1” to “15”) in the 15 round big hit gaming state, the 2 round big hit gaming state or the variable winning action Different EXT data is set corresponding to the number of times of opening of the big prize opening (for example, “1” or “2”). In the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state, regardless of whether the big winning opening is in the open state or the big winning opening is changed from the open state to the closed state, Alternatively, the continuous presentation operation may be executed from the start time of the small hit game state or from the start of variable display of the decorative symbols to the end time of the big hit game state or the small hit game state. Or, in the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state, depending on whether the big winning opening is in the open state or the big winning opening is changed from the open state to the closed state, different performance operations May be executed.

  The command A3XXH is a hit end designation command for designating display of an effect image at the end of the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state. In the winning end designation command, for example, EXT data similar to that of the variable display result notification command or the winning start designation command is set, so that different EXT data is set according to the predetermined determination result or the big hit type determination result. Alternatively, in the hit end designation command, the correspondence relationship between the pre-determined result and the big hit type decision result and the set EXT data may be different from the correspondence relationship in the variable display result notification command or the hit start designation command. . In addition, when controlled to the two round big hit game state and / or small hit game state, part or all of the hit start designation command, the big prize opening opening designation command, the big prize opening opening designation command, the winning end designation command May not be transmitted, and the rendering operation may be executed during the two round big hit gaming state and / or during the small hit gaming state according to the fluctuation pattern indicated in the fluctuation pattern designation command. In this embodiment, regardless of the jackpot type, a common hit start designation command, a big prize opening open notification command, and a hit end designation command are transmitted, and the EXT data is made different according to the jackpot type. However, the winning start designation command, the special winning opening open notification command, and the winning end designation command may be transmitted depending on the winning type. For example, in the case of a big hit (15 round big hit, 10 round big hit) that is a big hit from which a ball is obtained, and a case in which a ball is not practically obtained (2 round big hit, a small hit), Different commands may be transmitted.

  The command B1XXH is executed by the first special symbol display device 4A based on the fact that the game ball that has entered (started winning) the first starting winning port formed by the normal winning ball device 6A is detected by the first starting port switch 22A. This is a first start opening prize designation command for notifying that a first start condition for executing a special figure game using one special figure has been established. In this embodiment, the first start opening winning designation command notifies the determination result using the predetermined determination numerical value at the time of the first start winning that is the time of detecting the game ball that has passed through the first start winning opening. Also used as a control command. For example, as shown in FIG. 3C, in the first start opening winning designation command, the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result matches the determined value with the variable display result as “big hit”. Whether or not the numerical data indicating the random number MR2 for determining the big hit type matches the determined value for determining the big hit type as “2R probability variation”, and indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type Regardless of the reserved memory number of the special figure game (special figure reserved memory number), the non-reach fluctuation pattern (for example, the variable display result is “losing” and the decorative symbol variable display mode is “non-reach”). Whether or not it is within the common range of non-reach fluctuation patterns (for example, the fluctuation pattern corresponding to the Depending on whether the super reach variation pattern common range with over down), different EXT data is set. More specifically, the command B100H is a first winning determination result notification command for notifying that it is within the non-reach fluctuation pattern common range. Command B101H is a second winning determination result notification command for notifying that the value is within the common range of the super reach variation pattern. The command B102H is a third winning determination result notification command for notifying that the variable display result is other than “big hit” and the big hit type is other than “2R probability change”. Command B103H notifies that the variable display result is not “big hit”, the big hit type is other than “2R probability change”, and is not within the non-reach variation pattern common range or the super reach variation pattern common range. This is a judgment result notification command.

  The command B2XXH is generated by the second special symbol display device 4B based on the fact that the game ball that has entered (started winning) the second starting winning port formed by the normally variable winning ball device 6B is detected by the second starting port switch 22B. This is a second start opening prize designation command for notifying that the second start condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure is established. In this embodiment, the second start opening winning designation command notifies the determination result using the predetermined determination numerical value at the time of the second start winning that is at the time of detecting the game ball that has passed the second start winning opening. Also used as a control command. For example, as shown in FIG. 3 (C), in the second start opening prize designation command, the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result matches the determined value with the variable display result as “big hit”. Whether or not, the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type) is a non-reach variation pattern (non-reach variation pattern) For example, whether the variable display result is within the common range of the non-reach variation pattern (variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “losing” and the decorative symbol variable display mode is “non-reach”), whether the super reach variation pattern (for example, Different EXT data is set depending on whether or not the variable display result is within the common range of the super-reach variation pattern that is “lost” and the variation pattern with super-reach. . More specifically, the command B200H is a fifth winning determination result notification command for notifying that it is within the non-reach fluctuation pattern common range. Command B201H is a sixth winning determination result notification command for notifying that the value is within the common range of the super reach variation pattern. The command B202H is a seventh winning determination result notification command for notifying that the variable display result is other than “big hit” and the big hit type is other than “2R probability change”. Command B203H notifies that the variable display result is not “big hit”, the big hit type is other than “2R probability change”, and is not in the non-reach fluctuation pattern common range or the super reach fluctuation pattern common range. This is a judgment result notification command.

  The command C0XXH displays the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number in order to display the special figure reserved memory number so as to be specified in the start winning memory display area 5H provided in the display area of the image display device 5. This is a pending storage count notification command for notifying the total pending storage count that is the total value of. For example, in response to one of the first start condition and the second start condition being established, either the first start opening prize designation command or the second start opening prize designation command is transmitted as the reserved storage number notification command. Following this, it is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In the reserved memory count notification command, for example, the total number of stored data (for example, “1” to “8”) of the reserved data in the first special figure reserved storage section 151A and the second special figure reserved storage section 151B shown in FIG. Correspondingly, different EXT data is set. Thereby, on the side of the production control board 12, when either the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied, the reserved memory number notification command transmitted from the main board 11 is received, and the first special figure The total number of stored hold data in the hold storage unit 151A and the second special figure hold storage unit 151B can be specified. It should be noted that it may be possible to specify which start condition (first start condition or second start condition) is satisfied by the pending storage number notification command.

  The command D1XXH is generated by the first special symbol display device 4A based on the fact that the game ball that has entered (started winning) the first starting winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by the first starting opening switch 22A. With a first winning variable display result notification command for notifying a winning determination result (variable display result or jackpot type) when a first start condition for executing a special figure game using one special figure is established is there. For example, as shown in FIG. 3D, when the variable display result is “losing”, “big hit”, or “small hit”, the winning result, and when the variable display result is “big hit” Different EXT data is set corresponding to the big hit type determination result of which the big hit type is “15R normal”, “15R probability change”, “10R probability change”, or “2R probability change”. More specifically, the command D100H is a first winning lose notification command indicating a winning determination result indicating that the variable display result is “lost”. The command D101H is a first winning 15R normal notification command indicating a winning determination result indicating that the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “15R normal”. The command D102H is a first winning 15R probability change notification command indicating a winning determination result indicating that the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “15R probability changed”. The command D103H is a first winning 10R probability change notification command indicating a winning determination result indicating that the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “10R probability changed”. The command D104H is a first winning 2R probability change notification command indicating a winning determination result indicating that the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “2R probability changed”. The command D105H is a first winning small hit notification command indicating a winning determination result indicating that the variable display result is “small winning”.

  The command D2XXH is generated by the second special symbol display device 4B based on the fact that the game ball that has entered (started winning) the second starting winning port formed by the normally variable winning ball device 6B is detected by the second starting port switch 22B. Second winning variable display result notification command for notifying the winning determination result (variable display result or jackpot type) when the second start condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure is satisfied. It is. For example, as shown in FIG. 3D, when the variable display result is “losing”, “big hit”, or “small hit”, the winning result, and when the variable display result is “big hit” Different EXT data is set in accordance with the big hit type determination result indicating whether the big hit type is “15R normal”, “15R probability change”, or “10R probability change”. More specifically, the command D200H is a second winning lose notification command indicating the winning determination result that the variable display result is “lost”. The command D201H is a second winning 15R normal notification command indicating a winning determination result that the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “15R normal”. The command D202H is a second winning 15R probability change notification command indicating a winning determination result indicating that the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “15R probability changed”. The command D203H is a second winning 10R probability change notification command indicating a winning determination result indicating that the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “10R probability changed”. The command D205H is a second winning small hit notification command indicating a winning determination result indicating that the variable display result is “small winning”.

  The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a ROM (Read Only Memory) 101 for storing a game control program, fixed data, and the like, and a game control work. A RAM (Random Access Memory) 102 that provides an area, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103 that executes a control program by executing a game control program, and updates numeric data indicating random values independently of the CPU 103 It comprises a random number circuit 104 to perform and an I / O (Input / Output port) 105. As an example, in the game control microcomputer 100, a process for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is executed by the CPU 103 executing a program read from the ROM 101. At this time, the CPU 103 reads out fixed data from the ROM 101, the CPU 103 writes various fluctuation data in the RAM 102, temporarily stores the fluctuation data, and the CPU 103 temporarily stores various fluctuation data in the RAM 102. The CPU 103 receives the input of various signals from outside the game control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105, and the CPU 103 goes outside the game control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105. A transmission operation for outputting various signals is also performed. The one-chip microcomputer constituting the game control microcomputer 100 may include at least the RAM 103 in addition to the CPU 103, and the ROM 101 may be external or internal. The I / O 105 may be externally attached.

  As described above, in the game control microcomputer 100, the CPU 103 executes the game control program stored in the ROM 101 to perform the game control. Specifically, this means that the CPU 103 executes control according to a program. The same applies to a microcomputer mounted on another board different from the main board 11.

  On the main board 11, for example, the random number circuit 104 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 counts numerical data indicating various random numbers used for controlling the progress of the game in an updatable manner. FIG. 4 is an explanatory view illustrating random numbers counted on the main board 11 side. As shown in FIG. 4, in this embodiment, on the side of the main board 11, a random value MR1 for determining a special figure display result, a random value MR2 for determining a jackpot type, a random value MR3 for determining a variation pattern type, Numerical data indicating the random number value MR4 for determining the variation pattern and the random value MR5 for determining the normal display result are controlled to be countable. In addition, in order to improve a game effect, random numbers other than these may be used.

  Such random numbers used to control the progress of the game are also referred to as game random numbers. The random number circuit 104 only needs to count numerical data indicating all or part of these random number values MR1 to MR5. For example, the CPU 103 uses a random counter different from the random number circuit 104 such as a random counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154 shown in FIG. Numerical data indicating a part of MR5 may be counted. As an example, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is updated independently of the CPU 103 by the random number circuit 104, and the numerical data indicating the other random number values MR2 to MR5 is updated by the CPU 103 using the random counter. It may be updated by software using Also, by executing predetermined processing such as scramble processing and arithmetic processing using all or part of the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 104, numerical data indicating all or part of the random number values MR1 to MR5 is obtained. It may be updated. The random number circuit 104 may be built in the game control microcomputer 100 or may be configured as a random number circuit chip different from the game control microcomputer 100.

  The game control microcomputer 100 may have a function of setting an initial value of numerical data updated by the random number circuit 104. For example, a predetermined calculation is performed using the ID number of the game control microcomputer 100 stored in a predetermined storage area such as the ROM 101 (an ID number assigned with a different value for each product of the game control microcomputer 100). The numerical data obtained by the setting is set as the initial value of the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 104. By performing such processing, the randomness of the random number generated by the random number circuit 104 can be further improved.

  The random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is a random number value used for determining whether or not to control the big hit gaming state with the variable display result of the special symbol or the like in the special figure game as “big hit”. It takes a value in the range of “1” to “65535”. The random number MR2 for determining the big hit type is to determine the big hit type as “15R normal”, “15R probability variation”, “10R probability variation”, or “2R probability variation” when the variable display result is “big hit”. For example, a value in the range of “1” to “100”.

  The random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is a random number value used to determine the variation pattern type of the decorative design as one of a plurality of types prepared in advance. For example, the random value MR3 is in the range of “1” to “251”. Takes the value of The random number value MR4 for determining the variation pattern is a random number value used to determine the variation pattern of the decorative design as one of a plurality of types prepared in advance, for example, a value in the range of “1” to “997”. Take. The random value MR5 for determining the general-purpose display result is used for determining whether the variable display result in the general-purpose game by the normal symbol display 20 is “per-normal” or “missing the general-purpose figure”. For example, a value in the range of “3” to “13”. That is, the random number value MR5 for determining the normal game display result is a state in which the game ball is difficult to enter the normal start-up winning port formed by the normal variable winning ball device 6B based on the variable display result in the normal game (normally open state). ) Is used to determine whether or not to change to a state in which a game ball is likely to enter (expanded open state).

  FIG. 5 shows a decorative pattern variation pattern in this embodiment. In this embodiment, among the cases where the variable display result is “losing”, the variable display mode of the decorative design is “non-reach” and “reach”, respectively. When the display result is “big hit”, when the big hit type is “15R normal”, “15R positive change” or “10R positive change” and “2R positive change”, the variable display result is “small”. A plurality of variation patterns are prepared in advance in response to the case of “winning”. The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “losing” and the decorative symbol variable display mode is “non-reach” is called a non-reach variation pattern (also referred to as “non-reach loss variation pattern”) and is variable. The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the display result is “losing” and the decorative symbol variable display mode is “reach” is referred to as a reach variation pattern (also referred to as “reach loss variation pattern”). The non-reach variation pattern and the reach variation pattern are included in the loss variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “lost”. The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “big hit” or “small hit” is referred to as a hit variation pattern.

  As shown in FIG. 5, in this embodiment, fluctuation patterns PA1-1 to PA1-6 are prepared in advance as non-reach fluctuation patterns. Further, as the reach variation pattern, variation pattern PA2-1, variation pattern PA2-2, variation pattern PB2-1, variation pattern PB2-2, variation pattern PA3-1, variation pattern PA3-2, variation pattern PB3-1, variation Pattern PB3-2, fluctuation pattern PD1-1 to fluctuation pattern PD1-3, fluctuation pattern PD2-1 to fluctuation pattern PD2-3 are prepared in advance. As variation patterns corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “15R normal”, “15R probability variation” or “10R probability variation”, the variation pattern PA4-1, variation pattern PA4-2, variation Pattern PB4-1, fluctuation pattern PB4-2, fluctuation pattern PA5-1, fluctuation pattern PA5-2, fluctuation pattern PB5-1, fluctuation pattern PB5-2, fluctuation pattern PE1-1 to fluctuation pattern PE1-3, fluctuation pattern PE2 -1 to fluctuation patterns PE2-3 are prepared in advance. As variation patterns corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “2R probability variation”, or the variable display result is “small hit”, the variation pattern PC1-1 to variation pattern PC1- 3 is prepared in advance. Further, a fluctuation pattern PC1-4 and a fluctuation pattern PC1-5 are prepared in advance as hit fluctuation patterns corresponding only when the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “2R probability change”.

  FIG. 6 shows the decorative pattern variation pattern type in this embodiment. Each variation pattern shown in FIG. 5 is included in at least one variation pattern type among the plurality of variation pattern types shown in FIG. That is, each variation pattern type may be configured to include one or a plurality of variation patterns classified (grouped) based on, for example, an effect operation performed during variable display of decorative symbols. As an example, a variation pattern type that includes a variation pattern in which a variable display state of a decorative design does not become a reach state by classifying (grouping) a plurality of variation patterns by the type of reach effect (effect mode), and a variation with normal reach What is necessary is just to divide into the fluctuation pattern classification in which the pattern is included, and the fluctuation pattern classification in which the fluctuation pattern with a super reach (super reach α or super reach β) is included. As another example, categorizing (grouping) multiple variation patterns according to the presence or absence of “pseudo-continuous” variable display effects and the number of executions of pseudo-continuous variation (re-variation) to execute “pseudo-continuous” variable display effects A variation pattern type that includes a variation pattern that is not included, a variation pattern type that includes a variation pattern in which the number of executions of the pseudo-continuous variation (re-variation) is 1 in the variable display effect of “pseudo-continuous”, What is necessary is just to divide into the variation pattern classification in which the variation pattern which makes the frequency | count of execution of a pseudo | simulation continuous variation (revariation) 2 or more is included in the variable display effect of this. As another example, a variation pattern in which a plurality of variation patterns are classified (grouped) by the presence / absence of the variable display effect of “swing” or the number of times of performing the swing effect is included. The variation pattern type, the variation pattern type including the variation pattern in which the number of executions of the turn effect is 1 in the “variable display effect” of “buzz”, and the number of executions of the turn effect in the variable display effect of “buzz” are 2 What is necessary is just to divide into the fluctuation pattern classification in which the fluctuation pattern more than times is included. As another example, multiple fluctuation patterns are classified (grouped) according to the presence or absence of variable display effects such as “pseudo-continuous”, “slip”, and “swing”, or the variable display time of decorative symbols. May be. Among the plurality of variation pattern types, there may be one configured to include a common variation pattern.

  In the example illustrated in FIG. 6, the variation pattern types CA1-1 to CA1-4 are prepared in advance in response to the case where the variable display result is “losing” and the variable display mode is “non-reach”. Yes. Corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “lost” and the variable display mode is “reach”, variation pattern types CA2-1 to CA2-6 are prepared in advance. Corresponding to variable display mode (big hit type) of “15R normal”, “15R probability variation” or “10R probability variation” (non-probability variation / accuracy variation) with variable display result “big hit”, variation pattern type CA3-1 to variation pattern The type CA3-5 is prepared in advance. Corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “big hit” and the variable display mode (big hit type) of “2R accuracy change” (surprise) or the variable display result is “small hit”, the variation pattern type CA4-1 is Are prepared in advance. Furthermore, the variation pattern type CA4-2 is prepared in advance only in the case where the variable display result is “big hit” and the variable display mode (big hit type) of “2R probability change” (surprise accuracy).

  The variation pattern type CA1-1 is a variation pattern type of “no shortening” in which the variable display time of special symbols and decorative symbols is not shortened and variable display effects such as “pseudo-ream” and “slip” are not executed. , A variation pattern previously associated with “no shortening” is included. The variation pattern type CA1-2 is, for example, a variable display of a special symbol or a decorative symbol in response to the total reserved memory number being “3” or more, or the time shortening control being performed in the probability variation state or the short time state. It is a variation pattern type of “with shortening” in which variable display effects such as “pseudo-ream” and “slip” are not executed because the time is shortened, and includes a variation pattern previously associated with “with shortening”. The variation pattern type CA1-3 is a variation pattern type of “sliding, pseudo-continuous” in which a variable display effect of “pseudo-continuous” or “sliding” is executed when the variable display mode is “non-reach”. It includes a variation pattern previously associated with “slip, pseudo-ream”. The variation pattern type CA1-4 is a variation pattern type of “swing” in which a variable display effect of “swing” is executed when the variable display mode is “non-reach”, and is associated with “swing” in advance. Includes variation patterns.

  The variation pattern type CA2-1 is a reach effect with a normal reach that is a normal reach effect after the variable display state of the decorative symbol is set to the reach state without executing the variable display effect of “pseudo-ream” or “swing”. Is a variation pattern type of “normal reach (losing) pseudo-ream / no distortion” that derives and displays a definite decorative symbol of reach combination when it is finished, and is associated in advance with “normal reach (lack) pseudo-ream / no distortion” Includes variation patterns. In the variation pattern type CA2-2, the number of executions of the pseudo-continuous variation (re-variation) in the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect is two times, and the reach of the decorative symbol variable display state is set to the reach state. This is a variation pattern type of “normal reach (losing) quasi-continuous variation 2 times” for deriving and displaying a definite decorative symbol of reach combination when the production is finished, and is previously associated with “normal reach (losing) quasi-continuous variation 2 times”. Variation patterns are included.

  In the variation pattern type CA2-3, the number of executions of the pseudo-continuous variation (re-variation) in the variable display effect of “pseudo-continuous” is 1, and the reach of the decorative symbol variable display state is set to the reach state, followed by normal reach. This is a variation pattern type of “normal reach (losing) quasi-continuous variation once” that derives and displays a definite decorative symbol of reach combination when the production is finished, and is previously associated with “normal reach (losing) quasi-continuous variation once”. Variation patterns are included. The variation pattern type CA2-5 is a variation pattern type of “normal reach (losing)” with a variable display effect of “swing”, and a variation pattern associated with “normal reach (losing)” in advance. Is included.

  In the variation pattern type CA2-4, the variable display effect of “buzz” is not executed, and the reach display is performed with the super reach (super reach α or super reach β) after the variable display state of the decorative symbol is set to the reach state. It is a variation pattern type of “No Super Reach (Lose) Distortion” that derives and displays a definite decorative symbol of reach combination when it is finished, and includes a variation pattern that is pre-associated with “No Super Reach (Lose) Distortion” Yes. The variation pattern type CA2-6 is a variation pattern type of “with super reach (losing)” in which “variable” variable display effect is executed, and is associated in advance with “with super reach (losing)”. Includes variation patterns.

  In the variation pattern type CA3-1, the variable display effect of “pseudo ream” or “swing” is not executed, the normal display is performed after the variable symbol display state of the decorative symbol is set to the reach state, and the big hit is given when the reach effect ends. It is a variation pattern type of “normal reach (big hit) pseudo-ream / no beat” that derives and displays a fixed decorative pattern of the combination, and includes a variation pattern that is pre-associated with “normal reach (big hit) pseudo-ream / no beat”. . In the variation pattern type CA3-2, the variable display effect of “pseudo-continuous” is executed, and the variable display state of the decorative symbol is set to the reach state, followed by the normal reach. Is a variation pattern type of “normal reach (big hit) pseudo-relation” and includes a variation pattern previously associated with “normal reach (big hit) pseudo-ream”. In the variation pattern type CA3-4, the variable display effect of “swing” is executed, the variable display state of the decorative symbol is set to the reach state, followed by the normal reach, and when the reach effect is finished, the determined decorative symbol of the jackpot combination is displayed. It is a variation pattern type of “normal reach (big hit) hit” that is derived and displayed, and includes a change pattern that is associated in advance with “normal reach (big hit) hit”.

  In the variation pattern type CA3-3, the variable display effect of “swing” is not executed, and the variable symbol display state of the decorative design is changed to the reach state, followed by super reach. It is a variation pattern type of “no super reach (big hit) strike” for deriving and displaying a symbol, and includes a variation pattern previously associated with “no super reach (big hit) strike”. In the variation pattern type CA3-5, when the variable display effect of “swing” is executed and the variable display state of the decorative symbol is set to the reach state, the super-reach is involved, and when the reach effect ends, the definite decorative symbol of the jackpot combination Is a variation pattern type of “with super reach (big hit) hit”, and includes a change pattern associated in advance with “with super reach (big hit) hit”.

  The variation pattern type CA4-1 is a variation pattern type of “2nd release chance stop” that derives and displays a definite decorative symbol that is one of the 2nd release chances TC1 to TC4, and “2nd release chance stop”. Are included in advance. In the example of the variation pattern shown in FIG. 5, the variation patterns PC1-1 to PC1-3 are variation patterns in which the confirmed decorative design is one of the two chances of opening TC1 to TC4, and the variation pattern type CA4. −1. In the variation pattern type CA4-2, when the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “2R probability variation”, the variable display state of the decorative symbol is changed to the reach state, and then the fixed decorative symbol of the reach combination is derived and displayed. This is a variation pattern type of “reach loss at the time of opening twice”, and includes a variation pattern previously associated with “reach loss at the time of opening twice”. In the example of the variation pattern shown in FIG. 5, the variation pattern PC1-4 and the variation pattern PC1-5 are variation patterns in which the determined decorative symbol is a reach combination, and are included in the variation pattern type CA4-2. .

  In addition to the game control program, the ROM 101 provided in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 stores various selection data and table data used for controlling the progress of the game. . For example, the ROM 101 stores data constituting a plurality of determination tables, determination tables, setting tables, and the like prepared for the CPU 103 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings. Further, the ROM 101 stores table data constituting a plurality of command tables used for the CPU 103 to transmit control signals serving as various control commands from the main board 11, and decorative pattern variation patterns as shown in FIG. Table data constituting a variation pattern table for storing a plurality of types is stored.

  FIG. 7 shows a configuration example of the special figure display result determination table 130 stored in the ROM 101. The special symbol display result determination table 130 is determined as a special symbol variable display result (special symbol display result) in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B. Before the special symbol is derived and displayed, whether or not the variable display result is controlled to the big hit gaming state with “big hit”, and whether or not the variable display result is controlled to the small hit gaming state with “small hit” FIG. 10 is a table referred to for determination based on a random number value MR1 for determining a special figure display result.

  In the special figure display result determination table 130, a numerical value (compared with the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result depending on whether the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the normal state, the short-time state, or the probabilistic state) (Determined value) is assigned to one of the special chart display results of “big hit”, “small hit”, and “losing”. In this embodiment, whether the game is a special game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A or a special game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B. Regardless, the special figure display result is determined with reference to the same special figure display result determination table 130.

  On the other hand, determination values are assigned to the special graphic display results corresponding to the special graphic game by the first special symbol display device 4A and the special graphic game by the second special symbol display device 4B. Different decision tables may be prepared. In this case, in the case of the special figure game by the first special symbol display device 4A and the case of the special figure game by the second special symbol display device 4B, assignment of the decision value to the special symbol display result of “small hit” May be different. As an example, in the case of a special game by the second special symbol display device 4B, the ratio determined as the special symbol display result of “small hit” as compared to the case of the special game by the first special symbol display device 4A As a result, a decision value may be assigned to each special figure display result.

  With such a setting, in the special figure game using the second special figure, the probability that the variable display result will be “small hit” is reduced compared to the special figure game using the first special figure. When the game ball is likely to enter the second start winning opening due to the high opening control in the short time state, the special figure display result is “small hit” and the little hit game state in which almost no prize ball is obtained. It is possible to prevent the game from being controlled, and to suppress the decline of the game entertainment due to the occurrence of a delay in the game in the probability variation state or the short time state. Further, in the case of a special figure game by the second special symbol display device 4B, a determined value may be assigned so that the special figure display result of “small hit” is not determined.

  FIG. 8 shows a configuration example of the jackpot type determination table 131 stored in the ROM 101. The jackpot type determination table 131 is variably displayed based on the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type when it is determined that the special figure display result is “big hit” and control is made to the jackpot game state. It is a table that is referred to in order to determine one of a plurality of types of jackpot types such as “15R normal change”, “15R probability change”, “10R probability change”, and “2R probability change”. In the jackpot type determination table 131, whether the value of the variation special figure designation buffer (fluctuation special figure designation buffer value) provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 shown in FIG. 11 is “1” or “2”. Accordingly, a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type is assigned to the jackpot type such as “15R normal”, “15R probability variation”, “10R probability variation”, “2R probability variation”, and the like. . Here, the variable special symbol designation buffer value becomes “1” when the special symbol game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A is executed, and the second special symbol display device 4B sets the second special symbol display device 4B. It becomes “2” when the special figure game using the special figure is executed.

  In the jackpot type determination table 131, the table data indicating the determined values assigned to a plurality of types of jackpot types is a result of determining whether to control to the 15 round jackpot gaming state or to control to the two round jackpot gaming state, and the jackpot gaming state After the completion of the step, the determination data corresponding to the determination result of whether or not to control to the probability variation state is obtained. For example, the table data indicating the decision value assigned to the big hit type of “15R normal” or “15R probability change” corresponds to the decision result that the game state is controlled to the 15 round big hit game state, and the big hit type of “10R probability change” The table data indicating the assigned decision value corresponds to the decision result that the game state is controlled to the 10 round jackpot gaming state, and the table data indicating the decision value assigned to the “2R probability variation” jackpot type is the 2 round jackpot. This corresponds to the determination result that the game state is controlled. The table data indicating the decision value assigned to the “15R normal” jackpot type corresponds to the decision result that the control is not performed in the probability variation state, while “15R probability variation”, “10R probability variation” or “2R probability variation”. The table data indicating the decision value assigned to the jackpot type “” indicates the decision result that control is performed in the probability variation state. The jackpot type determination table 131 is a value corresponding to the determined jackpot type (for example, any one of “0” to “3”), with the value of the jackpot type buffer provided in the game control buffer 155 (the jackpot type buffer value). Table data (setting data) to be set.

  In the jackpot type determination table 131 shown in FIG. 8, the allocation of the determined value to each jackpot type differs depending on whether the variable special figure designation buffer value is “1” or “2”. For example, for the jackpot type of “10R probability variation”, when the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value is “1”, a decision value in the range of “61” to “80” is assigned, while the fluctuation special figure designation buffer When the value is “2”, a determined value in the range of “61” to “100” is assigned. For the big hit type of “2R probability variation”, when the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value is “1”, a determined value in the range of “81” to “100” is assigned, while the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value is In the case of “2”, no decision value is assigned.

  In the setting example shown in FIG. 8, the special figure display result is “big hit” based on the fact that the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is satisfied. When it is determined to control to the big hit gaming state, the big hit type is “2R probability change” and it is not determined to control to the two round big hit gaming state. With such a setting, when the game ball is likely to enter the second start winning opening by high opening control in the probability variation state or the short time state, the big hit type is “2R probability variation” and almost the prize ball is obtained. It is possible to prevent the game state from being controlled to a two-round big hit game state, and to suppress the decline of the game interest due to the delay in the game in the probability variation state or the short time state. Along with this setting, the special symbol game on the second special symbol display device 4B is executed in preference to the special symbol game on the first special symbol display device 4A. You may make it improve the game entertainment interest by raising the ratio which will be in a state.

  Even when the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value is “2”, for example, a smaller decision value than that when the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value is “1” is obtained for the special figure display result of “2R probability variation”. It may be assigned. Also, when the gaming state is the short-time state, if the big hit type is “2R probability change” and the game state is shifted to the probability change state after the two round big hit gaming state is finished, the degree of advantage for the player is increased. Therefore, when the gaming state is the short-time state, even if the variable special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the big hit type determination table is assigned so that the determination value is assigned to the special figure display result of “2R probability change”. The table data in 131 may be configured.

  FIG. 9 shows a configuration example of a variation pattern type determination table stored in the ROM 101. In this embodiment, as the variation pattern type determination table, the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132A shown in FIG. 9A, the small hit variation pattern type determination table 132B shown in FIG. 9B, and FIG. The loss variation pattern type determination table (for normal use) 132C shown in FIG. 9 and the loss change pattern type determination table (for shortening) 132D shown in FIG. 9D are prepared in advance.

  The jackpot variation pattern type determination table 132A, when it is determined (predetermined) that the special figure display result is “big hit”, the variation pattern type is changed according to the determination result of the jackpot type. This table is referred to in order to determine one of a plurality of types based on the numerical value MR3. In the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132A, depending on whether the determination result of the big hit type is “15R normal”, “15R probability variation”, “10R probability variation”, or “2R probability variation”, the variation pattern type determination randomness A numerical value (determined value) to be compared with the numerical value MR3 is assigned to any one of the fluctuation pattern type CA3-1 to the fluctuation pattern type CA3-5, the fluctuation pattern type CA4-1, and the fluctuation pattern type CA4-2. In the jackpot variation pattern type determination table 132A, the determined value is assigned to each variation pattern type so that the ratio determined for each variation pattern type varies depending on which of the plurality of types of jackpot types is determined. There is a part. For example, the assignment of decision values to the variation pattern type CA3-1 to variation pattern type CA3-5 differs depending on whether the big hit type is “15R normal”, “15R probability variation”, or “10R probability variation”. ing. Thereby, the ratio determined to the same variation pattern type can be varied according to the determination result as to which of the multiple types of jackpot types.

  Further, in the jackpot variation pattern type determination table 132A, there is a portion in which the determined values are assigned to different variation pattern types depending on which of the plurality of types of jackpot types is determined. For example, when the big hit type is “15R normal”, “15R probability variation”, or “10R probability variation”, the decision value is assigned to the variation pattern type CA3-1 to variation pattern type CA3-5. Thus, no determination value is assigned to the variation pattern type CA4-1 and the variation pattern type CA4-2. On the other hand, when the big hit type is “2R probability change”, the decision value is assigned to the variation pattern type CA4-1 and the variation pattern type CA4-2, while the variation pattern type CA3-1. No determined value is assigned to the variation pattern type CA3-5. Thus, when the special figure display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is controlled to the two round big hit gaming state according to “2R probability change”, the variation pattern is different from the case of being controlled to the 15 round big hit gaming state. The type can be determined.

  In addition, when the big hit type is determined to be “15R normal”, “15R probability variation”, “10R probability variation”, or “2R probability variation”, the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the normal state, the probability variation state, or the time reduction state Depending on which of these, the assignment of the decision value to each variation pattern type may be made different. Thereby, the ratio determined to the same fluctuation | variation pattern classification can be varied according to which of a plurality of types of gaming states. Further, when the big hit type is determined to be “15R normal”, “15R probability variation”, “10R probability variation”, or “2R probability variation”, the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the normal state, the probability variation state, or the short-time state. Depending on which of these, the determined value may be assigned to a different variation pattern type. Thereby, it is possible to determine different variation pattern types depending on which of the plurality of types of gaming states.

  The small hit variation pattern type determination table 132B is a table that is referred to in order to determine the variation pattern type when it is determined (predetermined) that the special figure display result is “small hit”. In the small hit variation pattern type determination table 132B, all numerical values (determination values) to be compared with the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type are assigned to the variation pattern type CA4-1. Here, a part of the determined value is assigned to the variation pattern type CA4-1 in accordance with the case where the jackpot type is “2R probability variation” in the jackpot variation pattern type determination table 132A shown in FIG. 9A. Yes. As described above, the variation pattern type CA4-1 is a common variation pattern type in the case where the big hit type is “2R probability variation” and in the case where the special figure display result is “small hit”. That is, the table data corresponding to the big hit type “2R probability change” in the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132A and the table data constituting the small hit variation pattern type determination table 132B include a common variation pattern type. Is set to

  When the loss variation pattern type determination table (for normal use) 132C and the loss variation pattern type determination table (for shortening) 132D are determined (predetermined) when the special figure display result is determined to be “lost”, the variation pattern type is determined. This is a table that is referred to in order to determine one of a plurality of types based on the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type. Here, the loss variation pattern type determination table (for normal use) 132C is used when the variable display time of special symbols and decorative symbols is not shortened, for example, when the gaming state is normal and the total number of reserved memories is less than “3”. Selected as the table used. On the other hand, the loss variation pattern type determination table (for shortening) 132D is special, for example, when the gaming state is a probability change state or a short time state, or when the total number of reserved memories is “3” or more even in the normal state. It is selected as a use table when the variable display time of symbols and decorative symbols is shortened.

  Note that the variation pattern type is determined by referring to different determination tables when the gaming state is a probability change state or a short-time state and when the gaming state is a normal state and the total number of reserved memories is “3” or more. You may be made to be. Further, the variation pattern type may be determined by referring to a different determination table depending on whether or not the total reserved storage number is a predetermined number other than “3” or not. Furthermore, when the total number of reserved memories is “0”, when the total number of reserved memories is “1”, when the total number of reserved memories is “2”, the total number of reserved memories is “3”. When the total number of reserved memories is “4”, when the total number of reserved memories is “5”, when the total number of reserved memories is “6”, and when the total number of reserved memories is “7” ”And when the total number of reserved memories is“ 8 ”, the variation pattern type may be determined with reference to different determination tables. In addition, when the total number of reserved memories is less than “3”, the variation pattern type is determined with reference to a common determination table, while the total number of reserved memories is “3”. The change pattern type may be determined with reference to a different determination table when the total number of reserved storage is “4” or more. Alternatively, instead of the total number of reserved memories, the variation pattern type is determined by referring to a different determination table depending on whether the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number are equal to or greater than a predetermined number. You may do it. In this case, when the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number is greater than or equal to a predetermined number (for example, “3” or the like), the variation pattern type includes a variation pattern that has a shorter variable display time than when it is less than the predetermined number. The determined value may be assigned to each variation pattern type so that the ratio determined to be higher. Alternatively, even when the gaming state is a probabilistic state or a short time state, it is determined whether or not the total number of reserved memories is a predetermined number (for example, “1” or the like), and different determination tables are set according to the determination result. The change pattern type may be determined with reference to the reference. For example, if the total number of stored storages is less than a predetermined number in the probability variation state or the time reduction state, the loss variation pattern type determination table (for normal use) 132C is selected as the use table, while the probability variation state or the time reduction state exists. Sometimes, if the total number of reserved memories is equal to or greater than a predetermined number, the loss variation pattern type determination table (for shortening) 132D may be selected as the use table.

  In the loss variation pattern type determination table (for normal use) 132C and the loss variation pattern type determination table (for shortening) 132D, the numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is the variation pattern type CA1-. 1 to a variation pattern type CA1-5 and a variation pattern type CA2-1 to a variation pattern type CA2-6. In the loss variation pattern type determination table (for normal use) 132C and the loss variation pattern type determination table (for shortening) 132D, a determination value is assigned to each variation pattern type so that the ratio determined for each variation pattern type is different. There is a part. For example, in the loss variation pattern type determination table (for normal use) 132C and the loss variation pattern type determination table (for shortening) 132D, assignment of determination values to the variation pattern type CA1-3 and the variation pattern type CA2-1 is different. . Thereby, the ratio determined for the same variation pattern type can be varied depending on whether or not the variable display time of the special symbol and the decorative symbol is shortened.

  Further, in the loss variation pattern type determination table (for normal use) 132C and the loss variation pattern type determination table (for shortening) 132D, there are portions where determination values are assigned to different variation pattern types. For example, in the loss variation pattern type determination table (for normal use) 132C, determination values are not assigned to the variation pattern type CA1-2 and the variation pattern type CA2-3, while the variation pattern type CA1-1 and the variation pattern A decision value is assigned to the type CA2-2. On the other hand, in the loss variation pattern type determination table (for shortening) 132D, no determination value is assigned to the variation pattern type CA1-1 or the variation pattern type CA2-2, while the variation pattern type CA1-2. In addition, a determination value is assigned to the variation pattern type CA2-3. As a result, it is possible to determine different variation pattern types depending on whether or not the variable display time of special symbols and decorative symbols is shortened.

  In this embodiment, when the special figure display result is “losing” and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is within the range of “230” to “251”, the gaming state and the total number of reserved memories Regardless, the variation pattern type CA2-4 including a variation pattern with super reach (super reach α or super reach β) is determined. That is, when the random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern type extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like is any one of “230” to “251”, at least super reach is involved regardless of the gaming state and the total number of reserved memories. The variable display of the decorative design is executed.

  When the special figure display result is determined to be “losing”, the determined value for each variation pattern type depends on whether the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a normal state, a probable variation state, or a short-time state. The assignment may be different. Thereby, the ratio determined to the same fluctuation | variation pattern classification can be varied according to which of a plurality of types of gaming states. In addition, when the special figure display result is determined to be “losing”, the determined value is set to a different variation pattern type depending on whether the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a normal state, a probability variation state, or a short-time state. It may be assigned. Thereby, it is possible to determine different variation pattern types depending on which of the plurality of types of gaming states.

  In this embodiment, by referring to the loss variation pattern type determination table (for normal use) 132C and the loss variation pattern type determination table (for shortening) 132D, the variation pattern type CA1-1 to the variation pattern type CA1-5 and the variation It can be determined as any one of pattern type CA2-1 to variation pattern type CA2-6. Here, as shown in FIG. 6, the variation pattern types CA1-1 to CA1-5 are variation pattern types corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “lost” and the variable display mode is “non-reach”. It is. The variation pattern types CA2-1 to CA2-6 are variation pattern types corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “losing” and the variable display mode is “reach”. Accordingly, by determining the variation pattern type based on the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type with reference to the loss variation pattern type determination table (for normal use) 132C and the loss variation pattern type determination table (for shortening) 132D, It can be determined whether or not the variable display state of the decorative symbols is set to the reach state.

  The determination values assigned to the variation pattern type CA1-2 and the variation pattern type CA1-3 in the loss variation pattern type determination table (shortening) 132D are the variation patterns in the loss variation pattern type determination table (normal) 132C. It is larger than the determined value assigned to the type CA1-1 and the variation pattern type CA1-3. With such a setting, when the variable display time of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is shortened, it is determined that the variable symbol display state of the decorative symbol is not set to the reach state at a higher rate than when the variable symbol is not shortened. If the average variable display time in the non-reach fluctuation pattern is set to be shorter than the average variable display time in the reach fluctuation pattern, the total reserved storage number is a predetermined number (specifically, “ 3 ") or more, the average variable display time can be shortened compared to when it is less than the predetermined number, and when it is in the probabilistic state or the short time state, the total number of stored storages in the normal state As compared with a case where is less than a predetermined number (specifically, “3”), the average variable display time can be shortened.

  FIG. 10 shows a configuration example of a variation pattern determination table stored in the ROM 101. In this embodiment, a loss variation pattern determination table 133A shown in FIG. 10A and a hit variation pattern determination table 133B shown in FIG. 10B are prepared in advance as variation pattern determination tables.

  The loss variation pattern determination table 133A is based on the random value MR4 for determining the variation pattern according to the determination result of the variation pattern type, etc., when it is determined (preliminarily determined) that the special figure display result is “lost”. It is a table referred to in order to determine a variation pattern as one of a plurality of types. In the loss variation pattern determination table 133A, according to the variation pattern type, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random value MR4 for determining the variation pattern is one corresponding to the case where the special figure display result is “lost”. Alternatively, it is assigned to a plurality of variation patterns (loss variation patterns).

  In the loss variation pattern determination table 133A, a determination value is assigned to the variation pattern PA1-3 corresponding to the case where the variation pattern type is CA1-3. As shown in FIG. 5, the variation pattern PA1-3 is a variation pattern in which a variable display effect of “slip” is executed when the variable display result is “losing” and the variable display mode is “non-reach”. With such a setting, even when the variable display result is “lost” and the variable display mode is “non-reach”, the variable pattern effect such as “slip” is executed by being determined by the variation pattern PA1-3. Can do. Further, in the loss variation pattern determination table 133A, a determination value is assigned to the variation pattern PA1-4 corresponding to the case where the variation pattern type is CA1-3. As shown in FIG. 5, when the variable display result is “losing” and the variable display mode is “non-reach”, the variation pattern PA1-4 has a pseudo continuous variation (revariation) with a variable display effect of “pseudo continuous”. ) Is executed once. With such a setting, even when the variable display result is “losing” and the variable display mode is “non-reach”, the variable display effect of “pseudo-continuous” is executed by being determined as the variation pattern PA1-4. Can do. Further, in the loss variation pattern determination table 133A, determination values are assigned to the variation patterns PA1-5 and PA1-6 corresponding to the case of the variation pattern types CA1-4. As shown in FIG. 5, the variation pattern PA1-5 and the variation pattern PA1-6 execute a variable display effect of “swing” when the variable display result is “losing” and the variable display mode is “non-reach”. It is a fluctuation pattern. With this setting, even when the variable display result is “losing” and the variable display mode is “non-reach”, the variable pattern “1” or “variable” is determined to be the variable pattern PA1-5 or variable pattern PA1-6. Production can be performed.

  It should be noted that the ratio determined for the variation pattern for executing the variable display effect may be different depending on whether or not the variable display time of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is shortened. As an example, in the loss variation pattern type determination table (for shortening) 132D shown in FIG. 9D, a smaller determination value is changed compared to the loss variation pattern type determination table (normal) 132C shown in FIG. 9C. It may be assigned to the pattern types CA1-3. In the setting example of the variation pattern shown in FIG. 5, the special pattern variation time (variable display time of the special symbol) in the variation pattern PA1-1 in which the variable display effect such as “pseudo ream” or “slip” is not executed is 12000 milliseconds [ ms], the special figure fluctuation time in the fluctuation pattern PA1-2 is set to 3000 milliseconds [ms]. On the other hand, the fluctuation pattern PA1-4 for executing the variable display effect of “pseudo” is 16000 milliseconds [ms] in the fluctuation pattern PA1-3 for executing the variable display effect of “slip”. The special figure fluctuation time is 24000 [ms] and the special figure fluctuation time in the fluctuation pattern PA1-4 in which the fluctuation effect PA1-4 is executed once with the variable display effect of “swing” is 24000 [ms], and the “swing” is variable. The special figure change time in the change pattern PA1-6 in which the turn effect is executed twice in the display effect is set to 36000 [ms]. That is, when the variable display mode is “non-reach”, the special pattern change time in the change pattern PA1-3 for executing the “slip” variable display effect, or the change pattern for executing the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect. The special figure fluctuation time in PA1-4, the fluctuation pattern PA1-5 for executing the variable display effect of “swing”, and the special figure fluctuation time in the fluctuation pattern PA1-6 are special figures in the fluctuation pattern in which these variable display effects are not executed. It is longer than the fluctuation time.

  For example, when the total number of reserved memories is a predetermined number (for example, “3”) or more, a variation pattern that executes variable display effects such as “sliding” and “pseudo-continuous” as compared to a case where the total number is less than the predetermined number. A determination value is assigned to each variation pattern type so that the ratio determined to the variation pattern type CA1-3 including the number of the variation pattern types decreases. As a result, when the total number of reserved memories is greater than or equal to the predetermined number, the average variable display time can be shortened compared to when the total number is less than the predetermined number. Further, for example, in the case of the probability change state or the short time state, the ratio determined as the variation pattern type CA1-3 is larger than that in the normal state when the total number of reserved memories is less than a predetermined number (eg, “3”) A determined value is assigned to each variation pattern type so as to be lower. As a result, the average variable display time can be shortened when the probability change state or the time reduction state is set, compared to when the total number of reserved storage is less than the predetermined number in the normal state.

  The hit variation pattern determination table 133B has a variation pattern determination disturbance according to the determination result of the variation pattern type when the special figure display result is determined to be “big hit” or “small hit” (predetermined). This is a table that is referred to in order to determine a variation pattern as one of a plurality of types based on the numerical value MR4. In the hit variation pattern determination table 133B, a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random value MR4 for determining the variation pattern according to the variation pattern type indicates that the special figure display result is “big hit” or “small hit”. Are assigned to one or more variation patterns (per variation pattern) corresponding to.

  The RAM 102 provided in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 may be a backup RAM that is partially or entirely backed up by a backup power supply created on a predetermined power supply board. That is, even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 102 is saved for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot be supplied). The In particular, at least data corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means (such as a special figure process flag) and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls may be stored in the backup RAM. The data corresponding to the control state of the game control means is data necessary for restoring the control state before the occurrence of a power failure or the like based on the data when the power is restored after a power failure or the like occurs. Further, data corresponding to the control state and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are defined as data indicating the progress state of the game.

  Such a RAM 102 is provided with a game control data holding area 150 as shown in FIG. 11 as an area for holding various data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. Yes. The game control data holding area 150 shown in FIG. 11 includes a first special figure hold storage unit 151A, a second special figure hold storage unit 151B, a start data storage unit 151C, a game control flag setting unit 152, and a game control. A timer setting unit 153, a game control counter setting unit 154, and a game control buffer setting unit 155 are provided.

  The first special figure storage unit 151A is a special game in which a game ball wins a first starting winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and the first starting condition is satisfied but the first starting condition is not satisfied. The hold data of (a special game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A) is stored. As an example, the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A associates with a holding number in the winning order (game ball detection order) to the first start winning opening, and sets the first start condition by the winning (game ball detection). Based on the establishment, numerical data indicating various random values extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 is set as reserved data and stored until the stored number reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”). In this embodiment, numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, numerical data indicating the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type, Is stored in the first special figure storage unit 151A as the storage data.

  The second special figure holding storage unit 151B receives the game ball at the second start winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B and the second start condition is satisfied, but the second start condition is not satisfied. Hold data of a game (a special game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B) is stored. As an example, the second special figure holding storage unit 151B associates the holding number with the winning order (game ball detection order) to the second start winning opening and sets the second start condition by the winning (game ball detection). The numerical data indicating various random values extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 based on the establishment is used as the hold data, and is stored until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”). In this embodiment, numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, numerical data indicating the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type, Is stored in the second special figure holding storage unit 151B as holding data.

  The start data storage unit 151C stores start data indicating which game ball has won in either the first start winning opening or the second starting winning opening, so that the order of winning of each game ball can be specified. As an example, the start data storage unit 151C stores “first” start data corresponding to winning in the first start winning opening, or “second” start data corresponding to winning in the second starting winning opening. The game balls are stored in association with the hold numbers according to the winning order of each game ball.

  The game control flag setting unit 152 is provided with a plurality of types of flags that can be updated in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control flag setting unit 152 stores data indicating a flag value and data indicating an on state or an off state for each of a plurality of types of flags. In this embodiment, the game control flag setting unit 152 is provided with a special figure process flag, a common figure process flag, a big hit flag, a small hit flag, a probability change flag, a short time flag, and the like.

  The special figure process flag indicates the progress of the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A, the progress of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B, and the like. In the step S15 of FIG. 20 executed for control and the special symbol process shown in FIG. 21, which process is to be selected and executed is instructed. The ordinary symbol process flag indicates which process should be selected / executed in the ordinary symbol process shown in step S16 of FIG. 20 in order to control the progress of the ordinary symbol game using the ordinary symbol by the ordinary symbol indicator 20. Instruct.

  The big hit flag is set to an on state in response to a determination (predetermined) that the special figure display result is “big hit” when the special figure game is started. On the other hand, the big hit flag is cleared and turned off in response to the big hit symbol being stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special figure game. The small hit flag is set to the on state in response to a determination (predetermined) that the special figure display result is “small hit” when the special figure game is started. On the other hand, the small hit flag is cleared and turned off in response to, for example, the small hit symbol being stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special figure game.

  The probability change flag is set to the on state in response to the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 being controlled to the probability change state, and is cleared to the off state in response to the end of the probability change state. . The time reduction flag is set to the on state in response to the game state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 being in the probability change state or the time reduction state and the time reduction control is started, while the probability change state or the time reduction state is ended. It is cleared and turned off in response to.

  The game control timer setting unit 153 is provided with various timers used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control timer setting unit 153 stores data indicating timer values for each of a plurality of types of timers. In this embodiment, the game control timer setting unit 153 is provided with a game control process timer, a special figure variation timer, a common figure variation timer, and the like.

  The game control process timer is for measuring, for example, the time for controlling the progress of the big hit gaming state on the main board 11 side. As a specific example, the game control process timer stores, as a game control process timer value, data indicating a timer value corresponding to the time measured to control the progress of the big hit gaming state, and periodically counts down. Used as a counter. Alternatively, the game control process timer may be used as an up counter that stores data indicating a timer value corresponding to an elapsed time from a predetermined time, such as the start time of the big hit gaming state, and counts up periodically.

  The special figure variation timer is for measuring, on the main board 11 side, a time for controlling the progress of the special figure game, such as a special symbol variable display time (special figure variation time) in the special figure game. . As a specific example, the special figure variation timer stores data indicating a timer value corresponding to the time measured in order to control the progress of the special figure game as a special figure fluctuation timer value and periodically counts down. Used as a counter. Alternatively, the special figure variation timer may be used as an up counter that stores data indicating a timer value corresponding to an elapsed time from the start time of the special figure game and periodically counts up.

  The usual figure variation timer is for measuring the time for controlling the progress of the usual figure game such as a variable symbol display time (ordinary figure variation time) in the ordinary figure game on the main board 11 side. . As a specific example, the normal fluctuation timer stores data indicating a timer value corresponding to the time measured to control the progress of the normal figure game as a normal fluctuation timer value, and periodically counts down. Used as a counter. Alternatively, the normal time change timer may be used as an up counter that stores data indicating a timer value corresponding to the elapsed time from the start time of the normal time game and periodically counts up.

  The game control counter setting unit 154 is provided with a plurality of types of counters for counting a count value used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control counter setting unit 154 stores data indicating the count value in each of a plurality of types of counters. In this embodiment, the game control counter setting unit 154 is provided with a random counter, a first reserved memory number counter, a second reserved memory number counter, a total reserved memory number counter, a short time counter, a round number counter, and the like. .

  The random counter of the game control counter setting unit 154 is a numerical value extracted from the random number circuit 104 or a part of numerical data indicating a random number value used for controlling the progress of the game, separately from the random number circuit 104. This is for the CPU 103 to count the data so that it can be updated by software. For example, in the random counter of the game control counter setting unit 154, numerical data indicating the random number values MR2 to MR5 is stored as random count values. The numerical data indicating the numerical value is updated. The software executed by the CPU 103 to update the random count value may be for updating the random count value separately from the numerical data update operation in the random number circuit 104, or may be extracted from the random number circuit 104. Alternatively, the random count value may be updated by performing predetermined processing such as scramble processing or arithmetic processing on all or part of the numerical data.

  The first reserved memory number counter is for counting the first reserved memory number that is the number of reserved data in the first special figure reserved memory unit 151A. For example, in the first reserved memory number counter, count value data corresponding to the first reserved memory number is stored as the first reserved memory number count value, and updated (for example, 1) Addition or 1 subtraction). The second reserved memory number counter is for counting the second reserved memory number that is the number of reserved data in the second special figure reserved memory unit 151B. For example, in the second reserved memory number counter, count value data corresponding to the second reserved memory number is stored as the second reserved memory number count value, and is updated in accordance with the increase or decrease of the second reserved memory number (for example, 1 Addition or 1 subtraction). The total reserved memory number counter is for counting the total reserved memory number obtained by adding up the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number. For example, count value data corresponding to the total pending memory count is stored in the total pending memory count counter as the total pending memory count count value, and updated (for example, 1 addition or 1 subtraction) in response to an increase or decrease in the total pending memory count )

  The time reduction counter is used to count the number of remaining special-purpose games that can be executed until the time reduction control is ended when the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the time reduction state. For example, when the jackpot gaming state is ended, data indicating the count initial value “100” corresponding to the jackpot type buffer value being “0” is set as the hourly count count value in the hourly number counter. . Thereafter, until the variable display result becomes “big hit”, the time count count value is subtracted by 1 every time the special figure game is finished. Then, when the time reduction count value reaches “0”, the time reduction flag is cleared and turned off, for example, to control to end the time reduction state and shift to the normal state.

  The round number counter is for counting the number of round games executed in the big hit gaming state. For example, in the round number counter, data indicating a count initial value “1” at the start of the big hit gaming state is set as the round number count value. When one round game is finished and the next round game is started, the round count value is incremented by 1 and updated.

  Game control buffer setting unit 155 Various buffers for temporarily storing data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are provided. For example, the game control buffer setting unit 155 stores data indicating buffer values in each of a plurality of types of buffers. In this embodiment, the game control buffer setting unit 155 is provided with a transmission command buffer, a start port buffer, a variation special figure designation buffer, a big hit type buffer, and the like.

  The transmission command buffer is used to temporarily store setting data for transmitting a control command from the main board 11 to the sub-side control board. For example, the transmission command buffer includes a plurality of buffer areas (for example, “12”), and setting data indicating storage addresses in the ROM 101 of the command table corresponding to the control command to be transmitted is stored in each buffer area. The In addition, a buffer area where setting data is written and read in the transmission command buffer may be specified by a transmission command pointer or the like, and a plurality of buffer areas may be used as a ring buffer.

  The starting port buffer stores a buffer value indicating whether a game ball that has entered the first starting winning port or the second starting winning port is detected. As an example, the start port buffer value is set to “1” in response to the normal detection of a game ball that has entered the first start winning port by the first start port switch 22A. Further, “2” is set to the start port buffer value in response to the normal detection of the game ball that has entered the second start winning port by the second start port switch 22B.

  The variable special symbol designation buffer includes a special symbol game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A and a special symbol game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B. A buffer value indicating whether the special figure game is executed is stored. As an example, “1” is set in the variable special figure designation buffer value in response to the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A. Further, “2” is set in the variable special figure designation buffer value in response to the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. Then, in response to the end of the special figure game, the variable special figure designation buffer value is set to “0”.

  The big hit type buffer stores a buffer value corresponding to a determination result in which the big hit type is one of a plurality of types when the variable display result is “big hit”. As an example, based on the setting in the jackpot type determination table 131 as shown in FIG. 8, if the jackpot type is “15R normal”, the jackpot type buffer value is set to “0” and the jackpot type is “15R probability change”. Is set to “1” for the jackpot type buffer value, “2” is set to the jackpot type buffer value if the jackpot type is “10R probability change”, and jackpot if the jackpot type is “2R probability change”. “3” is set in the type buffer value. If the jackpot type is “15R normal”, the jackpot type buffer value is set to “1”, and if the jackpot type is “15R certain change”, the jackpot type buffer value is set to “2”. Is “10R probability variation”, the jackpot type buffer value is set to “3”, and if the jackpot type is “2R probability variation”, the jackpot type buffer value is set to “4”. The buffer value “0” may not be used. In this way, it is possible to prevent the determination that the big hit type buffer value is set to “0” in the initial state and the big hit type is “15R normal”.

  The I / O 105 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 has an input port for receiving various signals transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100, and various signals to the outside of the game control microcomputer 100. And an output port for transmission.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the effect control board 12 is provided with an effect control CPU 120 that performs a control operation according to a program, a ROM 121 that stores an effect control program and fixed data, and a work area for the effect control CPU 120. Random number for updating numerical data indicating a random number value independently of the RAM 122, the display control unit 123 for executing processing for determining the control content of the display operation in the image display device 5, and the effect control CPU 120 A circuit 124 and an I / O 125 are mounted. As an example, in the effect control board 12, when the effect control CPU 120 executes an effect control program read from the ROM 121, a process for controlling the effect operation by the effect electric component is executed. At this time, the effect control CPU 120 reads the fixed data from the ROM 121, the effect control CPU 120 writes the various data to the RAM 122 and temporarily stores them, and the effect control CPU 120 stores the effect data in the RAM 122. Fluctuation data reading operation for reading out various fluctuation data temporarily stored, the reception control CPU 120 for receiving the input of various signals from the outside of the presentation control board 12 via the I / O 125, and the presentation control CPU 120 for I / O A transmission operation for outputting various signals to the outside of the effect control board 12 via O125 is also performed.

  The effect control CPU 120, the ROM 121, and the RAM 122 may be included in a one-chip effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board 12. Alternatively, the effect control CPU 120 may be built in the effect control microcomputer, while at least one of the ROM 121 and the RAM 122 may be externally attached to the effect control microcomputer. The random number circuit 124 may be any one that is built in or externally attached to the production control microcomputer. In the effect control board 12, wiring for transmitting a video signal to the image display device 5, wiring for transmitting a sound effect signal as an information signal indicating sound number data to the sound control board 13, Wiring and the like for transmitting an electrical decoration signal as an information signal indicating lamp data are connected to the lamp control board 14. Furthermore, the effect control board 12 is also connected to wiring for transmitting an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action on the operation button 30 has been detected from the operation detection switch 31.

  In the effect control board 12, for example, the random number circuit 124 counts numerical data indicating various random values used for controlling the effect operation so as to be updatable. The random number used for controlling such a production operation is also called a production random number. FIG. 12 is an explanatory view illustrating random numbers counted on the side of the effect control board 12. As shown in FIG. 12, in this embodiment, numerical data indicating the random number value SR1 for prefetching notice start determination and the random value SR2 for prefetching notice pattern determination can be counted on the production control board 12 side. To be controlled. In addition, in order to improve a production effect, random numbers other than these may be used. For example, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining the final stop symbol used for determining a final decorative symbol (final stop symbol) that becomes a variable display result of the decorative symbol may be controlled to be countable.

  The effect control CPU 120 updates various numerical data by software using a random counter different from the random number circuit 124 such as a random counter provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 shown in FIG. Thus, numerical data indicating a part of the random number values SR1, SR2, SR3, SR4 may be counted. Alternatively, by performing predetermined processing such as scramble processing and calculation processing using all or part of the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 124, the numerical data indicating all or part of the rendering random number is updated. You may make it do. When the random number circuit 124 is not mounted on the effect control board 12, the effect control CPU 120 may count numerical data indicating all the effect random numbers using a random counter.

  The random number value SR1 for determining the prefetching notice start is a random value used for deciding whether to execute the prefetching notice, and takes a value in the range of “1” to “51”. In this embodiment, according to the determination result of the variation pattern type and the variable display result in the determination at the time of winning, whether or not the pre-reading notice is executed by the effect control CPU 120 on the side of the effect control board 12 is determined at a different rate. Is done.

  The random number SR2 for determining the prefetching notice pattern is determined to be one of a plurality of patterns prepared in advance as the prefetching notice pattern corresponding to the presentation operation when the prefetching notice is executed, that is, the shape of the hold storage display in the prefetching notice. This is a random number value used for the calculation, and takes a value in the range of “1” to “100”.

  The random value SR3 for determining the variable display area is the decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R of the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas in which the accent effect is performed when the “variable” variable display effect is executed. This is a random value used to determine one, and takes a value in the range of “1” to “10”.

  The random number SR4 for determining the effective line is the upper horizontal line (upper line) and the middle horizontal direction when the variable display effect of “swing” is executed and the variable display mode of the decorative pattern becomes the reach mode. Line (middle line), lower horizontal line (lower line), diagonal line from upper left to lower right (lower right line), and diagonal line from upper right to lower left (lower left line) It is a random value used to determine on which of the active lines the decorative design is to be stopped and displayed in a reach manner, and takes a value in the range of “1” to “31”.

  In addition to the effect control program, the ROM 121 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2 stores various data tables used for controlling the effect operation. For example, the ROM 121 stores table data constituting a plurality of determination tables, determination tables, and control pattern tables prepared for the production control CPU 120 to perform various determinations, determinations, and controls.

  FIG. 13 shows a configuration example of the prefetch notice start determination table 160 stored in the ROM 121. The prefetch notice start determination table 160 is a table that is referred to in order to decide whether or not to start a prefetch notice based on the random value SR1 for prefetch notice start decision. In the pre-reading notice start determination table 160, the pre-reading notice start determination table 160 corresponds to the determination result at the time of winning specified from the first start opening prize designation command or the second start opening prize designation command sent from the main board 11, and the prefetch notice start decision randomness. A numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the numerical value SR1 is assigned to a determination result (presence or absence of prefetching notice start) corresponding to the start of prefetching notice or the absence of prefetching notice start.

  In the setting example of the prefetch notice start determination table 160 shown in FIG. 13, the winning determination result (random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type) is within the non-reach variation pattern common range or the super reach variation pattern type common range. The allocation of the decision value to the decision result of whether or not to start the pre-reading notice differs depending on whether it is a big hit or a small hit or other (non-reach or normal reach lose). With such a setting, the determination ratio of whether to start the pre-reading notice may be varied depending on whether or not the random value MR3 extracted at the time of starting winning is within the common range of the super reach variation pattern. it can. Further, in the setting example of the prefetch notice start determination table 160 shown in FIG. 13, when the winning determination result corresponds to the big hit or the small hit, more decision values than the other cases are given. Assigned to a decision result with start. With such a setting, when the random display value MR1 extracted at the time of winning a start matches the determined value for which the variable display result is “hit” such as “big hit” or “small hit”, it does not match It is possible to make a decision to start prefetching notice at a higher rate. Therefore, when the pre-reading notice is executed, the expectation that the variable display result will be a “hit” such as “big hit” or “small hit” is improved and the interest of the game is improved than when the pre-reading notice is not executed. Can be made.

  FIG. 14 shows a configuration example of the prefetch notice pattern determination tables 161A and 161B stored in the ROM 121. The first look-ahead notice pattern determination table 161A shown in FIG. 14A is a random number value for determining the look-ahead notice pattern when a look-ahead notice is executed in response to the game ball entering the first start winning opening. This is a table that is referred to in order to determine a usage pattern from among a plurality of prefetching notice patterns such as prefetching notice patterns YP1 to YP4 based on SR2. In the first look-ahead notice pattern determination table 161A, the variable display results by the determination at the time of winning are “losing”, “15R normal big hit”, “15R accurate big hit”, “10R positive big hit”, “2R positive big hit”, “small hit”. A numerical value (determined value) to be compared with the random number SR2 for determining the prefetching notice pattern is assigned to any one of the prefetching notice patterns YP1 to YP4.

  The second look-ahead notice pattern determination table 161B shown in FIG. 14B is a random value for determining the look-ahead notice pattern when the look-ahead notice is executed in response to the game ball entering the second start winning opening. This is a table that is referred to in order to determine a usage pattern from a plurality of prefetching notice patterns such as prefetching notice patterns YP1 to YP3 and YP5 based on SR2. In the second look-ahead notice pattern determination table 161B, whether the variable display result by the determination at the time of winning is “losing”, “15R normal big hit”, “15R probability changing big hit”, “10R probability changing big hit”, “small hit” Accordingly, a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random value SR2 for determining the prefetching notice pattern is assigned to any of the prefetching notice patterns YP1 to YP3, YP5. In the setting of the pre-reading notice pattern determination table, whether the winning determination result (random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type) is within the non-reach variation pattern common range or the super reach variation pattern type common range. Depending on whether it is a big hit, a small hit, or other (non-reach or normal reach loss), the numerical value (determined value) compared with the random value SR2 for determining the pre-reading notice pattern is the pre-reading notice pattern YP1 It may be assigned to any of YP5.

  FIG. 15 shows the shape of the hold storage display in the prefetching advance notice by each of the prefetching advance notice patterns YP1 to YP5. As shown in FIG. 15, the shape of the reserved memory display becomes “?” In the prefetching advance notice pattern YP1, the shape of the reserved memory display becomes “!” In the prefetched advance notice pattern YP2, and the shape of the reserved memory display is shown in the prefetching advance notice pattern YP3. The shape becomes “heat”, the shape of the reserved memory display becomes “flame” in the prefetching notice pattern YP4, and the shape of the reserved memory display becomes “★” in the prefetching notice pattern YP5. The pre-reading notice patterns YP1 to YP3 correspond to the case where the pre-reading notice is executed in response to the game ball entering the first start winning opening and the game ball entering the second start winning opening. This is a common notice effect mode determined when a prefetch notice is executed. In this embodiment, when the pre-reading notice is executed by the common notice effect mode (notification patterns YP1 to YP3), it is possible to identify whether the target of the pre-reading notice is the first hold memory display or the second hold memory display. Display with different display colors. Specifically, when a pre-reading notice is executed for the first hold storage display, “?”, “!”, And “heat” are displayed in red. When the pre-reading notice is executed for the second reserved storage display, “?”, “!”, And “heat” are displayed in blue. In addition, even if it is a common notice effect mode, it may be made indistinguishable whether it is the 1st reservation memory display or the 2nd reservation memory display by displaying with a common display color. By doing so, the player can have a sense of expectation as to which of the stored storage displays. In addition, regarding the hold storage display when the pre-reading notice is not executed, it may be made impossible to identify whether the display is the first hold storage display or the second hold storage display by displaying in a common display color.

  The prefetch notice pattern YP4 is an individual notice effect mode dedicated to the first reserved memory display that is determined only when the prefetch notice is executed in response to the game ball entering the first start winning opening. The pre-reading notice pattern YP5 is an individual notice effect mode for exclusive use of the second reserved memory display that is determined only when the pre-reading notice is executed in response to the game ball entering the second start winning opening.

  In the setting examples of the prefetch notice pattern determination tables 161A and 161B shown in FIGS. 14A and 14B, the assignment of the prefetch notice pattern is different depending on the winning determination result. Specifically, when the variable display result is “losing”, the pre-reading notice pattern YP1 is easily determined, and when the variable display result is “big hit”, the pre-reading notice pattern YP2 is determined. It has become easier. With such a setting, it is possible to vary the possibility of winning a big hit (big hit reliability) according to the prefetch notice pattern. In addition, when the variable display result is “big hit”, the prefetching notice pattern is determined at a different rate depending on whether the big hit type is “15R normal”, “15R positive change”, “10R positive change”, or “2R positive change”. It has become so. With such a setting, it is possible to vary the expectation of which jackpot type will be different depending on the prefetching notice pattern, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  Even if the variable display results are the same, the ratios determined for the prefetching notice patterns YP1 and YP2 are different between the first prefetching notice pattern determination table 161A and the second prefetch notice pattern determination table 161B. By doing in this way, even if the hold memory display in the pre-reading notice is the same mode, the big hit reliability differs depending on whether it is the first hold memory display or the second hold memory display. Can be improved.

  In the first prefetching notice pattern determination table 161A, the prefetching notice pattern YP3 is determined at a rate of 19% when the variable display result is “lost”, and is 24% when “15R normal big hit”. Determined as a percentage, determined at a rate of 40% when “15R probability variation big hit”, determined at a rate of 32% when “10R probability variation big hit”, and 24% when “2R probability variation big hit” In the case of “small hit”, it is determined at a rate of 21%. On the other hand, in the second look-ahead notice pattern determination table 161B, when it is “15R normal big hit”, it is decided at a rate of 3%, when it is “15R probability big hit”, it is decided at a rate of 5%. In the case of “big hit”, it is determined at a rate of 4%. As described above, the prefetching advance notice pattern YP3 is difficult to be determined as the prefetching advance notice pattern in the second reserved storage display, but is determined only when the variable display result is “big hit”. Even in this way, even if the hold memory display in the pre-reading notice is the same mode, the jackpot reliability differs depending on whether it is the first hold memory display or the second hold memory display. Can be improved.

  Furthermore, in the first look-ahead notice pattern determination table 161A, the look-ahead notice pattern YP4 is 1%: 6%: 10%: 8%: 6%: 3% (“lost”: “15R normal” "Big hit": "15R probability variation big hit": "10R probability variation big hit": "2R probability variation big hit": "small hit"). The prefetch notice pattern YP1 is determined in a ratio of 70%: 30%: 20%: 25%: 40%: 60% according to the variable display result. Further, in the second prefetching notice pattern determination table 161B, the prefetching notice pattern YP5 is 1%: 6%: 10%: 8%: 3% (“lost”: “15R normal big hit”: “15R probability variation big hit”: “10R probability variation big hit”: “small hit”). The prefetch notice pattern YP1 is determined at a ratio of 90%: 20%: 10%: 15%: 70% according to the variable display result. Thus, the pre-reading notice pattern YP4 and YP5, which are the individual notice effect forms, are more easily determined when they are a big hit than the pre-reading notice pattern YP1. By doing in this way, since the jackpot reliability varies depending on the hold storage display in the prefetch notice, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  FIG. 16 shows a configuration example of the variable display area determination table 162A stored in the ROM 121. The variable display area determination table 162A is referred to in order to determine the decorative symbol display area in which the turning effect is performed when the variable display effect of “swing” is executed, based on the random value SR3 for determining the variable display area. It is a table. In the variable display area determination table 162A, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random display area determination random number SR3 corresponding to the variable display result specified from the variable display result notification command sent from the main board 11. Are assigned to any of the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R.

  In the setting example of the prefetch notice start determination table 162A shown in FIG. 16, the allocation of the decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R differs depending on whether the variable display result is “lost” or “big hit”. Specifically, when the variable display result is “losing”, it is easy to determine the decorative symbol display area 5L of “left”, and when the variable display result is “big hit”, “right” "Is easily determined in the decorative symbol display area 5R. With such a setting, the possibility of a big hit (big hit reliability) can be varied depending on whether the variable display result is “losing” or “big hit”. For this reason, in the variable display effect of “swing”, the decorative symbol variable display result depends on whether the decorative symbols displayed in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R are sequentially changed. Can expect a sense of expectation for whether or not will be a “big hit”. As a result, the player's expectation can be maintained for a long period of time, until the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed at the specific chance, and until the variable display effect of “swing” is completed, so that the gaming interest is improved. .

  FIG. 17 shows a configuration example of the effective line determination table 162B stored in the ROM 121. The effective line determination table 162B displays on which effective line the decorative design is to be stopped and displayed in the reach manner when the variable display effect of “swing” is executed and the variable display manner of the decorative design is the reach manner. It is a table referred in order to determine based on random number value SR4 for effective line determination. In the effective line determination table 162B, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random display area determination random value SR3 corresponding to the variable display result specified from the variable display result notification command sent from the main board 11 is obtained. , The upper line, the middle line, the lower line, the lower right line, and the lower left line.

  In the setting example of the effective line determination table 162B shown in FIG. 17, the upper line, the middle line, the lower line, the lower right line, and the lower left line depending on whether the variable display result is “lost” or “big hit”. Line assignment is different. Specifically, when the variable display result is “losing”, the lower right line and the lower left line are more easily determined than the upper line, middle line, and lower line, and the variable display result is “big hit”. ", The upper line, the middle line, and the lower line are more easily determined than the lower right line and the lower left line. With such a setting, the possibility of a big hit (big hit reliability) can be varied depending on whether the variable display result is “losing” or “big hit”. For this reason, when the variable display effect of “swing” is executed and the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is the reach mode, the decorative pattern is displayed depending on which active line the decorative pattern is stopped and displayed in the reach mode. It is possible to give a sense of expectation as to whether or not the variable display result is a “big hit”. As a result, the player's expectation can be maintained for a long period of time, until the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed at the specific chance, and until the variable display effect of “swing” is completed, so that the gaming interest is improved. . In the setting of the effective line determination table, the number of effective lines in which the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed in a reach manner may be varied depending on whether the variable display result is “lost” or “big hit”. . Specifically, it may be set such that the greater the number of active lines on which decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in a reach manner, the higher the possibility of winning a big hit (big hit reliability). In this way, when the variable display effect of “swing” is executed and the variable display mode of the decorative pattern becomes the reach mode, the active line in which the decorative pattern such as double reach or triple reach is stopped and displayed in the reach mode is displayed. Depending on the number, it is possible to give a sense of expectation whether or not the variable display result of the decorative symbol will be a “big hit”. Also, depending on whether the variable display result is “losing” or “big hit”, the number of effective lines in which the decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in a reach manner, and the effective lines in which the decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in a reach manner These combinations may be different.

  The ROM 121 mounted on the effect control board 12 includes a light emitting body such as the image display device 5, speakers 8 </ b> L and 8 </ b> R, game effect lamps 9 and decoration LEDs, operation buttons 30, and movable members provided for the effect item. In order to control the production operation using the production device (production electrical component) including a plurality of types, pattern data constituting the production control pattern is stored in advance. As such an effect control pattern, for example, a symbol variation control pattern, a notice effect control pattern, a hit effect control pattern, and the like may be included.

  The symbol variation control pattern relates to a variable display operation of the decorative symbol in the display area of the image display device 5 in a period from when the decorative symbol variable display is started to when the final decorative symbol which is the final stop symbol is stopped and displayed. What is necessary is just to be comprised in advance by the pattern data etc. which show the content of control, and for every variation pattern of a decoration design. Further, different symbol variation control patterns may be prepared corresponding to a plurality of types of effect modes in the pachinko gaming machine 1. Each of the plurality of symbol variation control patterns includes a decorative symbol display position and a decorative symbol display position in a variable symbol display performed using a final symbol that is a final stop symbol, a temporary stop symbol that is temporarily stopped during variable display, and the like. It is only necessary to define a time schedule such as the size, the direction of variation of the decorative pattern, and the variation speed. Here, the final stop symbol, the temporary stop symbol, etc. are determined at the start of variable display based on the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. If it is.

  The notice effect control pattern may be composed of pattern data indicating the control content of the effect operation in the notice effect, and may be prepared in advance for each of the notice effect patterns corresponding to the contents of the effect operation in the notice effect. For example, each of the plurality of notice effect control patterns is prepared in advance to execute a plurality of notice patterns prepared in advance for executing a notice effect of “character notice” or a notice effect of “notice during operation”. Corresponding to any of the plurality of notice patterns, the display position and size of the effect image, the update display procedure, the setting of the operation valid period for effectively detecting the operation action on the operation button 30, and the switching of the effect operation at the time of detecting the operation It suffices to specify a time schedule such as settings.

  The win-time effect control pattern is the control content of the effect operation in the period controlled by the big hit game state or the small hit game state after the special figure display result in the special figure game becomes “big hit” or “small hit”. The special figure display result is “big hit” or “small hit”, and the big hit type is “15R normal”, “15R positive change” or “10R positive change”. Whether it is “2R probability change” or more than one prepared in advance according to the presence / absence of promotion effect during jackpot.

  FIG. 18A shows a configuration example of such various effect control patterns. In the configuration example shown in FIG. 18A, the effect control pattern includes various effect operations such as an effect control process timer determination value, display control data, sound control data, lamp control data, operation detection control data, and an end code. It is composed of process data serving as control data for control, and it is only necessary to set the contents of various effects control, timing control switching timing, and the like in time series.

  The effect control process timer determination value is a value (determination value) to be compared with the effect control process timer value that is a stored value of the effect control process timer provided in the effect control timer setting unit 192 shown in FIG. Thus, a determination value corresponding to the execution time (effect time) of each effect operation is set in advance. In place of the effect control process timer determination value, for example, a predetermined effect control command is received from the main board 11, or a predetermined process is executed as a process for controlling the effect operation in the effect control CPU 120. The data indicating the switching timing of effect control or the like may be set corresponding to predetermined control content or processing content.

  The display control data includes data indicating the display mode of the effect image on the display screen of the image display device 5, for example, data indicating the variation mode of each decorative symbol during variable display of the decorative symbol. That is, the display control data is data that designates the display operation of the effect image on the display screen of the image display device 5. The voice control data includes data indicating the voice output mode from the speakers 8L and 8R, such as data indicating the output mode of sound effects in conjunction with the variable display operation of the decorative symbol during variable display of the decorative symbol, for example. Yes. That is, the audio control data is data that specifies an audio output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R. The lamp control data includes data indicating a lighting operation mode of the light emitter, such as a game effect lamp 9 and a decoration LED. That is, the lamp control data is data for designating the lighting operation of the light emitter. In the operation detection control data, for example, an operation operation period using the operation button 30 such as an operation effective period for effectively detecting an operation on the operation button 30 and data for designating the control content of the effect operation when it is detected effectively. Is included. These control data do not have to be included in all the effect control patterns, but an effect control pattern configured to include a part of the control data according to the contents of the effect operation by each effect control pattern. There may be. Further, in the plural types of process data included in the effect control pattern, the types of control data constituting each process data may be different according to the contents of the effect operation executed at each timing. That is, there may be process data configured to include all of the display control data, sound control data, lamp control data, and operation detection control data, or process data configured to include a part of these. Further, for example, various other control data such as movable member control data indicating an operation mode of the movable member included in the effect accessory may be included.

  FIG. 18B shows various rendering operations that are executed according to the content of the rendering control pattern. The production control CPU 120 determines the control content of the production operation according to various control data included in the production control pattern. For example, when the effect control process timer value matches one of the effect control process timer determination values, the decorative design is displayed in a manner specified by the display control data associated with the effect control process timer determination value, and the character Control is performed to display effect images such as images and background images on the display screen of the image display device 5. In addition, control is performed to output sound from the speakers 8L and 8R in a manner specified by the sound control data, and control is performed to blink a light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9 in a manner specified by the lamp control data. Control for receiving the operation on the operation button 30 and determining the content of the effect is performed during the operation effective period specified by the detection control data. Note that dummy data (data not specifying control) may be set as data corresponding to a production component that is not a control target even though it corresponds to the production control process timer determination value.

  The effect control CPU 120 sets the effect control pattern based on the variation pattern indicated in the variation pattern designation command, for example, when variable display of decorative symbols is started. Here, when setting the effect control pattern, pattern data constituting the corresponding effect control pattern may be read from the ROM 121 and temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, or the corresponding effect control pattern is configured. The storage address of the pattern data in the ROM 121 may be temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, and the reading position of the storage data in the ROM 121 may be designated. After that, every time the production control process timer value is updated, it is determined whether or not it matches any of the production control process timer determination values. If the production control process timer value matches, the production operation according to the corresponding various control data is performed. Control. Thus, the effect control CPU 120 performs the effect devices (image display device 5, speakers 8L and 8R, game effect lamps) according to the contents of process data # 1 to process data #n (n is an arbitrary integer) included in the effect control pattern. The control of the light emitter such as 9) is advanced. In each process data # 1 to process data #n, display control data # 1 to display control data #n and voice control data # 1 to voice control associated with production control process timer determination values # 1 to #n are provided. Data #n, lamp control data # 1 to lamp control data #n, and operation detection control data # 1 to operation detection control data #n indicate the control content of the rendering operation in the rendering device and specify the execution of the rendering control. Control execution data # 1 to production control execution data #n are configured.

  A command according to the effect control pattern set in this way is output from the effect control CPU 120 to the display control unit 123, the sound control board 13, and the like. In the display control unit 123 that has received a command from the effect control CPU 120, for example, a predetermined VDP or the like is developed by reading out image data indicated by the command from an image data memory such as CGROM and temporarily storing it in the VRAM. On the voice control board 13 that has received a command from the effect control CPU 120, for example, the voice synthesis IC reads out the voice data indicated by the command from the voice data ROM and temporarily stores it in the voice RAM or the like. .

  In the RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2, for example, an effect control data holding area 190 as shown in FIG. 19A as an area for holding various data used for controlling the effect operation. Is provided. An effect control data holding area 190 shown in FIG. 19A includes an effect control flag setting unit 191, an effect control timer setting unit 192, an effect control counter setting unit 193, an effect control buffer setting unit 194, and effect control. A holding storage unit 195.

  In the effect control flag setting unit 191, for example, a plurality of types of states whose states can be updated according to the effect operation state such as the effect image display state on the display screen of the image display device 5, the effect control command transmitted from the main board 11, and the like A flag is provided. For example, the effect control flag setting unit 191 stores data indicating the value of the flag and data indicating the on state or the off state for each of the plurality of types of flags.

  The effect control timer setting unit 192 is provided with a plurality of types of timers used for controlling the progress of various effect operations such as an effect image display operation on the display screen of the image display device 5, for example. For example, the production control timer setting unit 192 stores data indicating timer values in each of a plurality of types of timers.

  The effect control counter setting unit 193 is provided with a plurality of types of counters used for controlling the progress of various effect operations. For example, the production control counter setting unit 193 stores data indicating the count values in each of a plurality of types of counters.

  The effect control buffer setting unit 194 is provided with various buffers that temporarily store data used for controlling the progress of various effect operations. For example, the effect control buffer setting unit 194 stores data indicating buffer values in each of a plurality of types of buffers.

  The production control hold storage unit 195 corresponds to the winning determination result notified by the start winning award winning designation command sent from the main board 11 or the winning variable display result notification command in the first starting winning award. This is an area for storing the “first” start data or the “second” start data corresponding to the winning to the second start winning opening in association with the holding number according to the winning order of each game ball. That is, in this embodiment, the hold data is stored on the side of the effect control board 12 as well as the main board 11.

  The display control unit 123 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2 determines the control content of the display operation in the image display device 5 based on the display control command from the effect control CPU 120. For example, the display control unit 123 executes various types of effect display such as variable display of decorative symbols and effect display in reach effects by determining the switching timing of effect images to be displayed on the screen of the image display device 5. Control. The display control unit 123 may be configured to include a VDP (Video Display Processor), a CGROM (Character Generator ROM), a VRAM (Video RAM), an LCD drive circuit, and the like.

  The I / O 125 mounted on the effect control board 12 includes, for example, an input port for capturing various signals such as an effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 and the operation detection signal transmitted from the operation detection switch 31, and the effect. And an output port for transmitting various signals to the outside of the control board 12. For example, from the output port of the I / O 125, a video signal transmitted to the image display device 5, a command (sound effect signal) transmitted to the sound control board 13, and a command transmitted to the lamp control board 14 (Lighting signal) etc. are output.

  On the voice control board 13, for example, an input / output driver, a voice synthesis IC, a voice data ROM, an amplifier circuit, a volume, and the like are mounted. As an example, in the voice control board 13, the sound number data indicated in the sound effect signal transmitted from the effect control board 12 is input to the voice synthesis IC via the input / output driver. The voice synthesis IC generates voice and sound effects corresponding to the sound number data and outputs them to the amplifier circuit. The amplifier circuit outputs to the speakers 8L and 8R audio signals obtained by amplifying the output level of the speech synthesis IC to a level corresponding to the volume set by the volume. The voice data ROM stores control data corresponding to the sound number data, and the voice synthesis IC reads out the control data corresponding to the sound number data, thereby generating sound and sound effects. The data stored in the audio data ROM may be composed of data indicating the output mode of audio and sound effects in a predetermined period in time series.

  For example, an input / output driver and a lamp driver are mounted on the lamp control board 14. As an example, in the lamp control board 14, the electrical decoration signal transmitted from the effect control board 12 is input to the lamp driver via the input / output driver. The lamp driver amplifies the electric decoration signal and supplies it to the game effect lamp 9 and the like.

  Next, the operation (action) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this embodiment will be described. In the main board 11, when power supply from a predetermined power supply board is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is activated, and the CPU 103 executes a predetermined process as a game control main process. When the game control main process is started, the CPU 103 performs necessary initial settings after setting the interrupt disabled. In this initial setting, for example, the RAM 101 is cleared. Also, register setting of a CTC (counter / timer circuit) built in the game control microcomputer 100 is performed. Thereby, thereafter, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 every predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute timer interrupt processing. When the initial setting is completed, an interrupt is permitted and then loop processing is started. In the game control main process, a loop process may be entered after executing a process for returning the internal state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the state at the previous power supply stop. When the CPU 103 that has executed such a game control main process receives an interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives an interrupt request, the CPU 103 executes a game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG.

  When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 20 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process, thereby the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port through the switch circuit 110. The state of detection signals input from various switches such as the switch 22B and the count switch 23 is determined (step S11). Subsequently, by executing predetermined main-side error processing, abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and if necessary, a warning can be generated according to the diagnosis result (step S12). After that, by executing a predetermined information output process, for example, data such as jackpot information, starting information, probability variation information supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1 is output (step) S13).

  Following the information output process, a game random number update process for updating at least a part of game random numbers such as random number values MR1 to MR5 used on the main board 11 side by software is executed (step S14). Thereafter, the CPU 103 executes special symbol process processing (step S15). In the special symbol process, the value of the special symbol process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol is processed. Various processes are selected and executed in order to perform control of display operation in the display device 4B and setting of opening / closing operation of the special winning opening in the special variable winning ball device 7 in a predetermined procedure.

  Following the special symbol process, the normal symbol process is executed (step S16). The CPU 103 controls the display operation (for example, turning on / off the segment LED, etc.) on the normal symbol display 20 by executing the normal symbol process, so that the variable display of the normal symbol and the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B are movable. Enables setting of the tilting movement of the blade. After executing the normal symbol process, the CPU 103 transmits a control command from the main board 11 to a sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12 by executing the command control process (step S17). As an example, in the command control process, in response to the setting in the command transmission table specified by the value of the transmission command buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155, among the output ports included in the I / O 105, effect control After setting the control data in the output port for transmitting the effect control command to the board 12, the predetermined control data is set in the output port of the effect control INT signal and the effect control INT signal is turned on for a predetermined time. By changing the state to the off state, the presentation control command can be transmitted based on the setting in the command transmission table. After executing the command control process, after setting the interrupt enabled state, the game control timer interrupt process is terminated.

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in step S15 shown in FIG. 20 as special symbol process processing. In this special symbol process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S101). FIG. 22 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the start winning determination process executed in step S101.

  In the start winning determination process shown in FIG. 22, the CPU 103 first corresponds to the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A among the first start opening switch 22A and the second start opening switch 22B shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not the detection signal from the first start port switch 22A provided in the ON state is on (step S201). At this time, if the detection signal from the first start port switch 22A is in the ON state (step S201; Yes), the start port buffer value that is the stored value of the start port buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 is “1” is set (step S202).

  When the detection signal from the first start opening switch 22A is in the OFF state in step S201 (step S201; No), it is provided corresponding to the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B. It is determined whether or not the detection signal from the second start port switch 22B is on (step S203). At this time, if the detection signal from the second start port switch 22B is in an OFF state (step S203; No), the start winning determination process is terminated. On the other hand, when the detection signal from the second start port switch 22B is in the ON state (step S203; Yes), the start port buffer value is set to “2” (step S204).

  After executing one of the processes of steps S202 and S204, the CPU 103 reads the reserved storage number count value corresponding to the start port buffer value (step S205). For example, when the starting port buffer value is “1”, the first reserved memory number count value that is the stored value of the first reserved memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154 is read, and the starting port buffer value is When it is “2”, the second reserved memory number count value that is the stored value of the second reserved memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154 is read. Then, it is determined whether or not the read value in step S205 has reached a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”) (step S206). At this time, if the read value in step S205 does not reach the upper limit value, the starting condition for starting the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is effectively established. For example, when it is determined in step S201 that the detection signal from the first start port switch 22A is in the ON state, and in step S206, it is determined that the read value has not reached the upper limit value, the first special symbol. A first start condition for executing a special figure game using the first special figure by the display device 4A and variable display of decorative symbols is established. If it is determined in step S203 that the detection signal from the second start port switch 22B is in the ON state, and if it is determined in step S206 that the read value has not reached the upper limit value, the second special symbol. A second start condition is established for executing a special game using the second special figure by the display device 4B and a variable display of decorative symbols.

  Thus, when the read value has not reached the upper limit value in step S206 (step S206; No), 1 is added to the reserved storage number count value corresponding to the start port buffer value (step S207). For example, when the starting port buffer value is “1”, 1 is added to the first reserved memory number count value, and when the starting port buffer value is “2”, 1 is added to the second reserved memory number count value. Then, the CPU 103 adds 1 to the total pending storage number count value that is the stored value of the total pending storage number counter that indicates the total pending storage number that is the total value of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number ( Step S208).

  Subsequent to the processing of step S208, the CPU 103, among the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 104 and the random counter, the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, the variation pattern Numerical data indicating the random number MR3 for type determination is extracted (step S209). The numerical data indicating each random value extracted in this way is set as reserved data at the head of the empty entry in the special figure reservation storage unit corresponding to the start port buffer value, thereby storing each random value (step S210). . For example, when the start port buffer value is “1”, numerical data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 is set in the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A, while when the start port buffer value is “2”, Numerical data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 are set in the second special figure storage unit 151B.

  After the random number value is stored in step S210, “first” or second start corresponding to the winning to the first starting winning opening is added to the head of the empty entry in the starting data storage unit 151C according to the starting opening buffer value. The “second” start data corresponding to winning in the winning opening is stored (step S211).

  Then, a specific pattern determination process at the time of winning is executed (step S212). Also, a winning variable display result determination process is executed (step S213). Subsequently, for example, by storing the storage address of the reserved storage number notification command table in the ROM 101 in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer, the reserved storage number notification command is transmitted to the effect control board 12. Settings are made to do this (step S214). The reserved memory number notification command set in this way is performed from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing the command control process of step S17 shown in FIG. 20 after the special symbol process process is completed, for example. Is transmitted.

  When the read value has reached the upper limit value in step S206 (step S206; Yes), after executing the process of step S214, it is determined whether the start port buffer value is “1” or “2”. Determination is made (step S215). At this time, if the starting port buffer value is “1” (step S215; Yes), the starting port buffer is cleared and the stored value is initialized to “0” (step S216), and then shown in FIG. The process proceeds to step S203. On the other hand, when the starting port buffer value is “2” (step S215; No), the starting port buffer is cleared and the stored value is initialized to “0” (step S217), and then the starting winning prize is obtained. The determination process ends.

  23 and 24 are flowcharts showing an example of the winning specific pattern determination process executed in step S212 of FIG. FIG. 26 and FIG. 27 are flowcharts showing an example of the winning variable display result determination process executed in step S213 of FIG. In this embodiment, when variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols is started, the special symbol display result is displayed as “big hit” or “small hit” in special symbol normal processing (step S110 in FIG. 21, FIG. 28) described later. ”Or a jackpot type is determined. In a variation pattern setting process (step S111 in FIG. 21, FIG. 29) described later, the variation pattern type and the variation pattern are determined. . On the other hand, apart from these determinations, at the timing when the game ball is detected at the start winning opening (the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening), the CPU 103 performs the winning specific pattern determination process in step S212 or step S213. By executing the winning variable display result determination process, it is specified in advance whether or not the special figure display result or the decorative pattern variation pattern is a variation pattern accompanied by at least super reach (determination at the time of winning). Thereby, before the variable display of the decorative symbol based on the detection of the game ball that has entered the start winning opening is started, the variable display result and the variation pattern type are prefetched, and the effect control CPU 120 on the effect control board 12 side. Etc. will determine whether or not to perform a prefetch notice.

  In the winning specific pattern determination process shown in FIG. 23 and FIG. 24, the CPU 103 first specifies a special figure display result corresponding to the random value MR1 for special figure display result determination extracted in step S209 of FIG. (Step S351 in FIG. 23). For example, in the process of step S351, the special figure display result determination table 130 shown in FIG. 7 is selected and set in the usage table. Here, when setting to the use table, the storage address (head address) of the table data in the ROM 101 may be set, for example, in a table pointer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102. Subsequently, by referring to the special figure display result determination table 130 set in the use table, the special figure display result corresponding to the random value MR1 extracted in step S209 is specified. More specifically, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 is compared with the determined value stored in the special figure display result determination table 130, and the special figure display to which the determined value matching the random value MR1 is assigned. Specify whether the result is “big hit”, “small hit”, or “losing”. Here, regardless of the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the special figure display result is specified by referring to the table data corresponding to the case where the gaming state is the normal state or the short time state in the special figure display result determination table 130. That's fine. Note that whether or not the special figure display result is “big hit” may be determined based on the determined value in the normal state or the short time state regardless of the current gaming state. By doing in this way, after the determination is made and before the variable display that is the object of the determination is performed, the determination result is different because the gaming state has shifted from the probability change state to the normal state. Can be prevented. Further, instead of referring to the special figure display result determination table 130, a threshold set in the special figure display result determination table 130 may be stored in a program and determined based on the threshold.

  Then, it is determined whether or not the special figure display result specified in step S351 is “lost” (step S352). At this time, if the identified special figure display result is “losing” (step S352; Yes), the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type extracted in step S209 of FIG. 22 is the non-reach variation pattern common range. It is determined whether it is within the range (step S353).

  Here, in the setting examples of the loss variation pattern type determination table (for normal use) 132C shown in FIG. 9C and the loss variation pattern type determination table (for shortening) 132D shown in FIG. Regardless of the number of memories, if the random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is within the range of “1” to “99”, at least a variation pattern type including a variation pattern (non-reach variation pattern) with no reach effect. It will be determined as one of CA1-1 to CA1-3. Therefore, for example, as shown in FIG. 25, if the random value MR3 is within the range of “1” to “99”, it is assumed that the random reach variation pattern is within the common range of the non-reach variation pattern. It may be determined whether or not it is within the range.

  When it is determined in step S353 that it is within the non-reach fluctuation pattern common range (step S353; Yes), it is determined whether the start port buffer value is “1” or “2” (step S354). If the starting port buffer value is “1” (step S354; “1”), the first starting port winning designation command is used to notify that the first reach winning pattern is within the non-reach variation pattern common range. After setting for transmitting the 1st prize determination result notification command B100H (see FIG. 3C) from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 (step S355), the winning specific pattern determination process is terminated. To do. If it is determined in step S354 that the start port buffer value is “2” (step S354; “2”), the second notification that the non-reach variation pattern is within the common range at the time of the second start winning is made. After setting for transmitting the fifth prize determination result notification command B200H (see FIG. 3C), which is a start opening prize designation command, from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 (step S356), The specific pattern determination process at the time of winning is completed.

  When it is determined in step S353 that it is not within the non-reach variation pattern common range (step S353; No), the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type extracted in step S209 in FIG. 22 is common to the super reach variation pattern. It is determined whether it is within the range (step S357).

  Here, in the setting examples of the loss variation pattern type determination table (for normal use) 132C shown in FIG. 9C and the loss variation pattern type determination table (for shortening) 132D shown in FIG. Regardless of the number of memories, if the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is within the range of “230” to “251”, at least super reach (super reach α or super reach) regardless of the gaming state or the total number of reserved memories. The variation pattern type CA2-4 and the variation pattern type CA2-6 including a variation pattern (reach reach variation pattern) with reach β) are determined. Therefore, for example, as shown in FIG. 25, if the random value MR3 is within the range of “230” to “251”, it is determined that the random number MR3 is within the common reach range of the super reach variation pattern. It may be determined whether or not it is within the range.

  When it is determined in step S357 that it is within the common range of the super reach variation pattern (step S357; Yes), it is determined whether the start port buffer value is “1” or “2” (step S358). If the starting port buffer value is “1” (step S358; “1”), the second starting port winning designation command is used to notify that the first reach winning prize is within the common range of the super reach variation pattern. After setting for transmitting the 1st prize determination result notification command B101H (see FIG. 3C) from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 (step S359), the winning specific pattern determination process is terminated. To do. When it is determined in step S358 that the starting port buffer value is “2” (step S358; “2”), the second notification that the super-reach variation pattern is within the common range at the time of the second starting winning is made. After setting for transmitting the sixth winning determination result notification command B201H (see FIG. 3C), which is a start opening winning designation command, from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 (step S360), The specific pattern determination process at the time of winning is completed.

  When it is determined in step S357 that it is not within the common range of the super reach variation pattern (step S357; No), it is determined whether the start port buffer value is “1” or “2” (step S361). If the start port buffer value is “1” (step S361; “1”), a second notification is made at the time of the first start winning that neither the super reach variation pattern common range nor the super reach variation pattern common range is present. After setting for transmitting a fourth prize determination result notification command B103H (see FIG. 3C) as a start opening prize designation command from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 (step S362), The specific pattern determination process at the time of winning is completed. If it is determined in step S361 that the starting port buffer value is “2” (step S361; “2”), even within the non-reach variation pattern common range at the time of the second start winning, it is within the super reach variation pattern common range. However, a setting for transmitting an eighth winning determination result notification command B203H (see FIG. 3C), which is a second start opening winning designation command for notifying that, is sent from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. After performing (step S363), the winning specific pattern determining process is terminated.

  Even when it is determined in step S352 that the special figure display result is not “lost” (step S352; No), it is determined whether the start port buffer value is “1” or “2” (FIG. 24 step S364). Here, if the starting port buffer value is “1” in step S364 (step S364; “1”), the variable display result at the first start winning is “winning” such as “big hit” or “small hit”. A setting for transmitting a third prize determination result notification command B102H (see FIG. 3C), which is a first start opening prize designation command for notifying this, from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 is performed. From (Step S365), the winning specific pattern determination process is terminated. If it is determined in step S364 that the start port buffer value is “2” (step S364; “2”), the variable display result at the second start winning is “winning” such as “big hit” or “small hit”. Is a setting for transmitting a seventh winning determination result notification command B202H (see FIG. 3C), which is a second start opening winning designation command for notifying that the main board 11 is transmitted to the effect control board 12. (Step S366), the winning specific pattern determination process is terminated.

  By executing such a specific pattern determination process at the time of winning, when a game ball that has passed through the first start winning opening or the second starting winning opening is detected, the gaming state or special figure game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is suspended. Regardless of the total number of pending storage as the number of memories, whether or not at least the variable display result is a “hit” such as “big hit” or “small hit”, or at least whether it is a fluctuation pattern without a reach effect, It is specified whether or not at least a super reach variation pattern with super reach is obtained, and different first start port winning designation commands and second start opening winning designation commands are sent from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 according to the specified result. Can be transmitted. In addition, not only when the variable display result is “losing”, but also when “winning” such as “big hit” or “small hit” is specified, it is specified whether or not the super reach fluctuation pattern with at least super reach Then, different first start opening winning designation commands and second starting opening winning designation commands may be transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 depending on the specific result.

  In the winning variable display result determination process shown in FIGS. 26 and 27, first, the CPU 103 first displays a special figure display result (variable) corresponding to the random number MR1 for special figure display result determination extracted in step S209 of FIG. (Display result) is specified (step S371 in FIG. 26). For example, in the process of step S371, the special figure display result determination table 130 shown in FIG. 7 is selected and set in the use table. Here, when setting to the use table, the storage address (head address) of the table data in the ROM 101 may be set, for example, in a table pointer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102. Subsequently, by referring to the special figure display result determination table 130 set in the use table, the special figure display result corresponding to the random value MR1 extracted in step S209 is specified. More specifically, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 is compared with the determined value stored in the special figure display result determination table 130, and the special figure display to which the determined value matching the random value MR1 is assigned. Specify whether the result is “big hit”, “small hit”, or “losing”. Here, regardless of the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the special figure display result is specified by referring to the table data corresponding to the case where the gaming state is the normal state or the short time state in the special figure display result determination table 130. That's fine. Note that whether or not the special figure display result is “big hit” may be determined based on the determined value in the normal state or the short time state regardless of the current gaming state. By doing in this way, after the determination is made and before the variable display that is the object of the determination is performed, the determination result is different because the gaming state has shifted from the probability change state to the normal state. Can be prevented. Further, instead of referring to the special figure display result determination table 130, a threshold set in the special figure display result determination table 130 may be stored in a program and determined based on the threshold.

  Then, it is determined whether or not the special figure display result specified in step S371 is “losing” (step S372). At this time, if the specified special figure display result is “losing” (step S372; Yes), it is determined whether the start port buffer value is “1” or “2” (step S373). If the start port buffer value is “1” (step S373; “1”), the first winning lose notification that notifies that the determination result of the variable display result at the first starting winning is “lost”. After setting for transmitting the command D100H (see FIG. 3D) from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 (step S374), the winning variable display result determination process is terminated. If it is determined in step S373 that the start port buffer value is “2” (step S373; “2”), it is determined that the determination result of the variable display result at the second start winning is “lost”. After setting for transmitting the second winning lose notification command D200H to be notified (see FIG. 3D) from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 (step S375), the variable display result determination at winning is determined. The process ends.

  When it is determined that the special figure display result specified in step S371 is not “lost” (step S372; No), it is determined whether or not the special figure display result specified in step S371 is “small hit”. Determination is made (step S376). At this time, if the specified special figure display result is “small hit” (step S376; Yes), it is determined whether the start port buffer value is “1” or “2” (step S377). If the starting port buffer value is “1” (step S377; “1”), the first winning time small that notifies that the determination result of the variable display result at the first starting winning is “small hit”. After setting for transmitting the winning notification command D105H (see FIG. 3D) from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 (step S378), the winning variable display result determination process is terminated. When it is determined in step S377 that the starting port buffer value is “2” (step S377; “2”), the determination result of the variable display result at the time of the second starting winning is “small hit”. Is set to transmit the second winning small hit notification command D205H (see FIG. 3D) from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 (step S379), and the variable display at the time of winning is made. The result determination process ends.

  When it is determined that the special figure display result specified in step S371 is not “small hit” (step S376; No), the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type extracted in step S209 in FIG. ”To“ 36 ”to determine whether or not the big hit type is“ 15R normal ”(step S380 in FIG. 27). At this time, if the big hit type is “15R normal” (step S380; Yes), it is determined whether the start port buffer value is “1” or “2” (step S381). If the starting port buffer value is “1” (step S381; “1”), the first winning time 15R for notifying that the determination result of the variable display result at the first starting winning is “15R normal”. After setting for transmitting the normal notification command D101H (see FIG. 3D) from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 (step S382), the winning variable display result determination process ends. When it is determined in step S381 that the start port buffer value is “2” (step S381; “2”), the determination result of the variable display result at the time of the second start winning is “15R normal”. The second prize-winning 15R normal notification command D201H (see FIG. 3D) is set to be transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 (step S383), and the prize-variable display is performed. The result determination process ends.

  When it is determined that the big hit type is not “15R normal” (step S380; No), the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type extracted in step S209 of FIG. 22 is within the range of “37” to “60”. By determining whether or not there is, it is determined whether or not the jackpot type is “15R probability variation” (step S384). At this time, if the big hit type is “15R probability change” (step S384; Yes), it is determined whether the start port buffer value is “1” or “2” (step S385). If the starting port buffer value is “1” (step S385; “1”), the first winning time 15R for notifying that the determination result of the variable display result at the time of the first starting winning is “15R certain change”. After setting for transmitting the probability change notification command D102H (see FIG. 3D) from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 (step S386), the winning variable display result determination process ends. If it is determined in step S385 that the start port buffer value is “2” (step S385; “2”), the determination result of the variable display result at the second start winning is “15R probability change”. Is set to transmit the second prize-winning 15R probability change notification command D202H (see FIG. 3D) from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 (step S387), and the variable display at the time of winning is made. The result determination process ends.

  When it is determined that the big hit type is not “15R probability variation” (step S384; No), it is determined whether the start port buffer value is “1” or “2” (step S389). When it is determined that the start port buffer value is “2” (step S389; “2”), the variable display result determination result at the time of the second start winning is notified that “10R certain change”. After setting for transmitting the 10R probability change notification command D203H (see FIG. 3D) at the time of winning 2 from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 (step S391), the winning variable display result determination process is performed. finish.

  When it is determined in step S385 that the value of the start port buffer is “1” (step S385; “1”), the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type extracted in step S209 of FIG. It is determined whether it is within the range of “61” to “80” corresponding to “10R probability change” at the time of the first start winning (step S390). If the random number MR2 for determining the big hit type is within the range of “61” to “80” (step S390; Yes), the determination result of the variable display result at the time of the first start winning is “10R probability change”. The first prize-winning 10R probability change notification command D103H (see FIG. 3D) to be notified is set for transmission from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 (step S392), and the variable display result at the time of winning The determination process ends. When it is determined in step S390 that the random number MR2 for determining the big hit type is not in the range of “61” to “80” (step S390; No), the determination result of the variable display result at the first start winning is “ After the setting for transmitting the 2R probability change notification command D104H (see FIG. 3D) at the first prize to notify that “2R probability change” from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 is made (step S393). ), Winning variable display result determination processing is terminated.

  By executing such a winning variable display result determination process, when a game ball that has passed through the first start winning opening or the second starting winning opening is detected, the variable display result is “big hit” on the pachinko gaming machine 1. Depending on the specific result A different first winning variable display result notification command and second winning variable display result notification command can be transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In the processing of steps S380, S384, and S390, the jackpot type is determined by determining whether or not the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type is within a specific threshold range. The jackpot type may be determined by referring to the table 131 and comparing the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type with the determined value in the jackpot type determining table 131.

  After executing the start winning determination process in step S101 shown in FIG. 21, the CPU 103 performs each of the following steps S110 to S120 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152. Execute the process.

  The special symbol normal process in step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0”. In this special symbol normal process, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol are based on the presence / absence of reserved data stored in the first special symbol reservation storage unit 151A and the second special diagram reservation storage unit 151B. It is determined whether or not to start the special game using the display device 4B. In the special symbol normal processing, whether or not the variable symbol display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is set to “big hit” or “small hit” based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special symbol display result. It is determined (predetermined) before the variable display result is derived and displayed. Further, in the special symbol normal process, in response to the variable display result of the special symbol in the special symbol game, the confirmed special symbol (big hit symbol, the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B). Either a small hit symbol or a lost symbol) is set.

  The variation pattern setting process in step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. This variation pattern setting process includes a process for determining the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types based on the result of determining whether the variable display result is “big hit” or “small hit”, Corresponding to the determination result of the pattern type, a process of determining the variation pattern as one of a plurality of types is included.

  The special symbol variation process in step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. This special symbol variation process includes a process for setting the special symbol to be varied in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and an elapsed time after the special symbol starts to vary. This includes the process of measuring. For example, every time the special symbol variation process of step S112 is executed, the special diagram variation timer value, which is a stored value in the special diagram variation timer provided in the game control timer setting unit 153, is subtracted or incremented by one. Regardless of whether it is a special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A or a special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B, a common timer is used. The elapsed time is measured. It is also determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached a special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. As described above, the special symbol variation process in step S112 is performed by the first special symbol display device 4A using the first special symbol in the special symbol game, or by the second special symbol display device 4B. It suffices if it is a process for controlling the fluctuation of the special symbol in the special figure game using the game by a common processing routine. Then, when the elapsed time since the start of the special symbol variation reaches the special symbol variation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “3”.

  The special symbol stop process in step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “3”. In the special symbol stop process, the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B stops the change of the special symbol, and the fixed special symbol which is the variable symbol display result is stopped and displayed. A process for setting is included. Then, it is determined whether or not the big hit flag or the small hit flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is on. When the big hit flag is on, the special process flag value is set to “ Update to 4 ". When the small hit flag is on, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “8”. Further, when both the big hit flag and the small hit flag are OFF, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  The pre-opening process for the special winning opening in step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. The pre-opening process for the big winning opening is a process for starting the execution of the round in the big winning gaming state and setting the winning opening to the open state based on the fact that the variable display result is “big hit”. Etc. are included. At this time, for example, the upper limit of the period during which the big prize opening is opened is set in accordance with whether the big hit type is “15R normal”, “15R probability variation”, “10R probability variation”, or “2R probability variation”. You may do it. As an example, when the big hit type is controlled to 15 round big hit gaming state corresponding to “15R normal” or “15R probability change”, the upper limit of the period in which the big winning opening is opened is set to “29 seconds” ”And the number of times of opening of the big prize opening, which is the number of round games executed, is set to“ 15 ”. In addition, in the case of being controlled to the 10 round big hit gaming state corresponding to the big hit type being “10R probability change”, the upper limit of the period for which the big winning opening is opened is set to “29 seconds”, Set the number of times of opening of the big prize opening, which is the number of executions of the round game, to “10 times”. On the other hand, when the big hit type is controlled to the 2 round big hit gaming state corresponding to “2R probability change”, the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened is set to “0.5 seconds”. In addition, the number of times of opening of the big prize opening, which is the number of round games executed, is set to “2 times”.

  The special winning opening open process in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “5”. This process during opening of the big winning opening is based on the process of measuring the elapsed time since the big winning opening is opened, the elapsed time measured, the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, and the like. Processing for determining whether or not it is time to return the winning opening from the open state to the closed state is included. Then, when returning the special winning opening to the closed state, a process for stopping the supply of the solenoid driving signal to the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door may be executed.

  The special winning opening opening post-processing in step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “6”. The post-opening process for the big prize opening includes a process for determining whether or not the number of executions of the round in which the big prize opening is in an open state has reached the maximum number of open big prize openings, It includes a process for making a setting to send an end designation command when hit.

  The big hit end process in step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. In the jackpot end process, a waiting time corresponding to a period in which an ending effect as an effect operation for notifying the end of the jackpot game state is executed by an effect device such as the image display device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9 or the like. Processing that waits until time elapses, processing that performs various settings for controlling to a probable change state and a short time state corresponding to the jackpot type, and the like are included.

  The small hit release pre-processing in step S118 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “8”. This pre-opening process for small hits is a setting for starting the execution of variable winning action in the small hit gaming state and opening the big winning opening based on the fact that the variable display result is “small hit” The processing that performs is included. At this time, for example, in response to the variable display result being “small hit”, the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened is set to “0.5 seconds” and the big winning opening in the variable winning operation is set. The number of times of opening may be set to “twice”.

  The small hit releasing process in step S119 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “9”. This small hit opening process is the timing to return the big prize opening from the open state to the closed state based on the process of measuring the elapsed time since the big prize opening is in the open state and the measured elapsed time. The process etc. which determine whether or not were included are included. When returning the big prize opening to the closed state, a process for stopping the supply of the solenoid driving signal to the solenoid 82 for the big prize opening door may be executed.

  The small hit end process in step S120 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “10”. In this small hit end process, there is a waiting time corresponding to a period during which the presentation operation for informing the end of the small hit gaming state is executed by the presentation device such as the image display device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9 or the like. Processing that waits until the time has passed is included. Here, when the small hit gaming state is finished, the state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 before the small hit gaming state is continued without changing the state of the probability change flag and the short time flag.

  FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol normal process executed in step S110 of FIG. In the special symbol normal process shown in FIG. 28, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the total reserved memory count value stored in the game control counter setting unit 154 is “0”, that is, the first reserved memory count. It is determined whether or not the total reserved memory number that is the total value of the second reserved memory numbers is “0” (step S231). At this time, if the total pending storage count value is other than “0” (step S231; No), the total pending storage count is updated by 1 by subtracting 1 from the total pending storage count count, for example. (Step S232).

  Following the processing of step S232, the start data is read from the start data storage unit 151C, and the start data stored in association with the hold number “1” in the start data storage unit 151C is “first” and “second”. Is determined (step S233). When it is determined in step S233 that the start data is “first” (step S233; first), a special game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is started. In response to the establishment of the 1 start condition, the variable special figure designation buffer value stored in the game control buffer setting unit 155 is set to “1” (step S234). On the other hand, when it is determined in step S233 that the start data is “second” (step S233; second), a special game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is started. In response to the establishment of the second start condition, the variable special figure designation buffer value is set to “2” (step S235).

  After executing one of the processes in steps S234 and S235, the hold data is read from the special figure hold storage unit corresponding to the variable special figure designation buffer value (step S236). For example, when the variable special figure designation buffer value is “1”, the special figure display result determination result is used as the hold data stored in association with the hold number “1” in the first special figure hold storage unit 151A. The numerical data indicating the random number MR1, the numerical data indicating the random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type are respectively read out. On the other hand, when the variable special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the special figure display is performed as the hold data stored in association with the hold number “1” in the second special figure hold storage unit 151B. Numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the result, numerical data indicating the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type, and numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type are read out. The numerical data indicating each of the random number values MR1 to MR3 read out in this way is temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 102, for example, by storing it in a special figure changing random value buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155. It only has to be done.

  Subsequent to the processing in step S236, 1 is subtracted from the reserved memory number count value corresponding to the variable special figure designation buffer value, and the special figure reservation storage unit corresponding to the variable special figure designation buffer value starts from the holding number “1”. The storage contents of the hold data stored in the lower entries (for example, entries corresponding to the hold numbers “2” to “4”) are shifted up by one entry (step S237). For example, when the variable special figure designation buffer value is “1”, the first reserved memory number count value is decremented by 1 and the storage contents of the hold data in the first special figure hold storage unit 151A are stored one entry at a time. Shift to the top. On the other hand, when the variable special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the second reserved memory number count value is decremented by 1, and the storage content of the reserved data in the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B is Shift one entry up. At this time, the start data of the hold number “1” is deleted in the start data storage unit 151C, and entries lower than the hold number “1” (for example, entries corresponding to the hold numbers “2” to “8”). The stored contents of the start data stored in are shifted up by one entry.

  Following the processing of step S237, a special figure display is used as a use table for determining whether the special figure display result, which is a variable symbol display result, is “big hit”, “small hit”, or “losing”. The result determination table 130 is selected and set (step S238). The CPU 103 refers to the special figure display result determination table 130 set in this way, so that the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result read in step S237 is “big hit” or “small Whether to display the special figure display result as "big hit", "small hit", or "lose" depending on which of the decision values assigned to each special figure display result of "Bon" or "Lose" Is determined (step S239). Then, it is determined whether or not the special figure display result determined in step S239 is “big hit” (step S240).

  If it is determined in step S240 that the game is a “hit” (step S240; Yes), the big hit flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is set to the on state (step S241). At this time, the big hit type determination table 131 is selected and set as a use table for determining the big hit type as one of a plurality of types (step S242). By referring to the jackpot type determination table 131 set in this way, based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type read in step S236, “15R normal”, “15R probability change”, “10R probability change” , One of a plurality of jackpot types prepared in advance such as “2R probability change” is determined (step S243). If the variable special figure designation buffer value is set to “2” in the process of step S235, the decision value is not assigned to the big hit type “2R probability change” in the big hit type decision table 131. The jackpot type is not determined to be “2R probability change”. Corresponding to the jackpot type determined in this way, the determined jackpot type is stored, for example, by updating the jackpot type buffer value which is the stored value of the jackpot type buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 ( Step S244). As an example, if the big hit type is “15R normal”, the big hit type buffer value is “0”, “15R probability change” is “1”, “10R probability change” is “2”, and “2R probability change”. "3".

  If it is determined in step S240 that it is not “big hit” (step S240; No), it is determined whether or not the special figure display result is “small hit” (step S245). When it is determined that the game is “small hit” (step S245; Yes), the small hit flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is set to the on state (step S246).

  If it is determined in step S245 that it is not “small hit” (step S245; No), or after performing any of the processes in steps S244 and S246, is it controlled to the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state? A predetermined special symbol is set corresponding to the result of the prior determination of whether or not, and further, the determination result of the jackpot type in the case of the jackpot gaming state (step S247). As an example, when it is determined in step S245 that the special figure display result is not “small hit”, the figure is a lost pattern corresponding to the pre-determined result indicating that the special figure display result is “lost”. The special symbol indicating the symbol “−” is set as the confirmed special symbol. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S245 that the special figure display result is “small hit”, the small figure corresponding to the pre-determined result indicating that the special figure display result is “small hit”. The special symbol indicating the number “2” as the winning symbol is set as the confirmed special symbol. When it is determined in step S240 that the special figure display result is “big hit”, the big hit symbols “1”, “3”, “5” are determined according to the big hit type determination result in step S243. ”Or“ 7 ”, one of the special symbols indicating the number is set as the confirmed special symbol. That is, according to the determination result that the big hit type is “15R normal”, the special symbol indicating the number “3” that becomes the 15R normal big hit symbol is set as the confirmed special symbol. Further, according to the determination result that the big hit type is “15R probability variation”, the special symbol indicating the number “7” that becomes the 15R probability variation big hit symbol is set as the confirmed special symbol. In accordance with the determination result that the jackpot type is “10R probability change”, the special symbol indicating the number of the 10R normal jackpot symbol “5” is set as the confirmed special symbol. According to the determination result that the big hit type is “2R probability variation”, the special symbol indicating the number of the 2R probability variation big hit symbol “1” is set as the confirmed special symbol.

  After the confirmed special symbol is set in step S247, the special symbol process flag value is updated to “1” corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (step S248), and then the special symbol normal process is terminated. . If the total number of reserved memories is “0” in step S231 (step S231; Yes), a predetermined demo display setting is performed (step S249), and the special symbol normal process is terminated. In the demonstration display setting in step S250, a customer waiting demonstration designation command for designating a demonstration display (demonstration screen display) by displaying a predetermined effect image on the image display device 5, for example, is sent from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. On the other hand, it is determined whether or not the transmission has been completed. At this time, if the transmission has been completed, the demonstration display setting is ended as it is. On the other hand, if not yet transmitted, the transmission setting of the customer waiting demonstration designation command is performed by setting the storage address of the customer waiting demonstration designation command table in the ROM 101 in the transmission command buffer, for example. The customer waiting demonstration designation command set in this way is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12, for example, by executing the command control process in step S17 shown in FIG. 20 after the special symbol process is completed. Is done.

  FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing an example of the variation pattern setting process executed in step S111 of FIG. In the variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 29, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big hit flag is on (step S261). At this time, if the big hit flag is on (step S261; Yes), the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132A is selected and set as a use table for determining one of a plurality of variation pattern types (step S261). S262). Further, for example, by reading the jackpot type buffer value stored in the game control buffer setting unit 155, the jackpot type is any one of “15R normal”, “15R probability variation”, “10R probability variation”, and “2R probability variation”. Is specified (step S263).

  When the big hit flag is off in step S261 (step S261; No), it is determined whether or not the small hit flag is on (step S264). If the small hit flag is ON (step S264; Yes), the small hit variation pattern type determination table 132B is selected and set as a use table for determining one of a plurality of types of variation pattern types ( Step S265).

  When the small hit flag is OFF in step S264 (step S264; No), it is determined whether or not the time reduction flag indicating that the time reduction control in the probability variation state or the time reduction state is being executed is set (step S264). S266). The time reduction flag is set to the on state when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the probability change state or the time reduction state, and is cleared to the off state when the probability change state or the time reduction state ends. More specifically, after the hour / hour flag is set to ON in the process of ending the big hit gaming state, the hour / hour count count value has reached “0”, or the special figure display result is “big hit”. Corresponding to the end of the game, the time reduction flag is cleared and the game is turned off.

  When the time reduction flag is OFF in step S266 (step S266; No), it is determined whether or not the total reserved storage number count value is “3” or more (step S267). If the total reserved storage number is less than “3” (step S267; No), the loss variation pattern type determination table (for normal use) 132C is used as a use table for determining one of a plurality of variation pattern types. Is selected and set (step S268). On the other hand, when the time reduction flag is on in step S266 (step S266; Yes), or when the total reserved storage number count value is “3” or more in step S267 (step S267; Yes), the fluctuation occurs. A loss variation pattern type determination table (for shortening) 132D is selected and set as a use table for determining one of a plurality of pattern types (step S269). Even when the time reduction flag is on in step S266, it is determined whether or not the total number of reserved storage is greater than or equal to a predetermined number (for example, “1” or the like), and a different determination table is set according to the determination result. You may choose. For example, when the hourly flag is on, if the total reserved memory number is “0”, the process proceeds to step S268 to select and set the loss variation pattern type determination table (for normal use) 132C, while the total reserved memory number If the value is “1” or more, the process may proceed to step S269 to select and set the loss variation pattern type determination table (for shortening) 132D.

  After executing any of the processes of steps S263, S265, S268, and S269, for example, based on the numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type stored in the special figure variation random value buffer or the like. By referring to the use table set in any one of S263, S265, S268, and S269, the variation pattern type is determined as one of a plurality of types (step S270). Here, in the process of step S270, the variation pattern type determination extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like when detecting the start winning and stored as the hold data in the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A or the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B is performed. The variation pattern type is determined based on the numerical data indicating the random number value MR3. Therefore, it is possible to match the determination result of whether or not it is within the specific pattern common range at the time of detection of the start winning and the determination result of the variation pattern type by the process of step S270. In spite of being determined to be within the pattern common range, it is possible to prevent a variation pattern type different from a variation pattern type including a specific variation pattern with super reach from being determined. Also, based on the establishment of the first start condition, the first special symbol display device 4A determines the variation pattern type of the decorative symbol corresponding to the special symbol game executed using the first special symbol, or the second start Regardless of whether the variation pattern type of the decorative symbol corresponding to the special symbol game executed using the second special symbol is determined by the second special symbol display device 4B based on the fact that the condition is satisfied, a common random counter, etc. By using the numerical data indicating the common random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type updated by the above, the common processing module can determine the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types.

  After the variation pattern type is determined in step S270, the loss variation pattern determination table 133A and the hit variation pattern determination are performed depending on whether the special figure display result is “lost”, “big hit”, or “small hit”. One of the tables 133B is selected and set as a use table for determining one of a plurality of types of variation patterns (step S271). Subsequently, the variation pattern is determined as one of a plurality of types by referring to the variation pattern determination table set in step S271 based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR4 for determining the variation pattern (step S272). The numerical data indicating the random number value MR4 for determining the variation pattern may be extracted from the random number circuit 104, the random counter of the game control counter setting unit 154, or the like when the process of step S272 is executed, or the first start winning prize The first special figure reservation storage unit 151A and the second special figure reservation memory, together with random numbers MR1 to MR3, are extracted when a game ball that has entered the mouth or the second start winning opening (start winning prize) is detected. You may memorize | store as pending data in the part 151B.

  In the process of step S272, whether or not the variation pattern of the decorative symbol corresponding to the special symbol game executed using the first special symbol is determined by the first special symbol display device 4A based on the establishment of the first start condition, Regardless of whether the variation pattern of the decorative symbol corresponding to the special symbol game executed by using the second special symbol is determined by the second special symbol display device 4B based on the establishment of the second starting condition, a common random Using the numerical data indicating the common random number MR4 that is used for determining the variation pattern updated by a counter or the like, the variation pattern can be determined as one of a plurality of types by a common processing module. Further, in the process of step S272, regardless of the determination result of the variation pattern type in step S270, a plurality of types of variation patterns are generated by a common processing module using numerical data indicating the common random number MR4 for determining the variation pattern. Either can be determined.

  After the change pattern is determined in step S272, a special figure change time which is a variable symbol display time corresponding to the change pattern determination result is set (step S273). Thereafter, according to the variable special symbol designation buffer value, the special symbol game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A and the special symbol game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B. The setting for starting the variation of the special symbol is performed so as to start any of the above (step S274). As an example, if the variable special symbol designation buffer value is “1”, a setting for transmitting a drive signal for updating the display of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A is performed. On the other hand, if the variable special symbol designation buffer value is “2”, a setting is made to transmit a drive signal for updating the display of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B.

  Subsequent to the process of step S274, settings for transmitting various commands for starting the special symbol change are performed (step S275). For example, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “1”, the CPU 103 sends a gaming state designation command, a first variation start command, a variation pattern designation command, a variable display result from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In order to sequentially transmit the notification command and the pending storage number notification command, setting data indicating a storage address (first address) in the ROM 101 of the first variation start command table prepared in advance is provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155. In the designated transmission command buffer, the data is stored in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer. On the other hand, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the CPU 103 sends a gaming state designation command, a second variation start command, a variation pattern designation command, a variable display result from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In order to sequentially transmit the notification command and the pending storage number notification command, the setting data indicating the storage address in the ROM 101 of the second variation start command table prepared in advance is a buffer designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer. Store in the area. When the setting in step S275 is performed, every time the command control process in step S17 shown in FIG. 20 is executed after the variation pattern setting process is completed, the main board 11 applies to the effect control board 12. A gaming state designation command, a first variation start command or a second variation start command, a variation pattern designation command, a variable display result notification command, and a pending storage number notification command are sequentially transmitted. The order in which these effect control commands are transmitted can be arbitrarily changed. For example, after the variable display result notification command is transmitted first, the first variation start command, the second variation start command, or the variation pattern designation command is transmitted. Alternatively, it may be transmitted in the order of the game state designation command and the pending storage number notification command. Thereafter, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2” which is a value corresponding to the special symbol fluctuation process (step S276), and then the fluctuation pattern setting process is terminated.

  FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol stop process executed in step S113 of FIG. In the special symbol stop process shown in FIG. 30, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big hit flag is on (step S291). At this time, if the big hit flag is turned on (step S291; Yes), the big hit start production waiting time is set (step S292). For example, in the process of step S 292, a timer initial value determined in advance corresponding to the jackpot start time production waiting time may be set in the game control process timer provided in the game control timer setting unit 153.

  Subsequent to the processing in step S292, setting for transmitting a hit start designation command from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 is performed (step S293). For example, in the process of step S293, setting data indicating the storage address in the ROM 101 of the hit start specifying command table prepared in advance for transmitting the hit start specifying command corresponding to the big hit type buffer value is transmitted in the transmission command buffer. What is necessary is just to store in the buffer area | region designated with the pointer. Thereby, when the command control process of step S17 shown in FIG. 20 is executed after the special symbol stop process is completed, the hit start designation command corresponding to the big hit type from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 is executed. Is sent. After the setting in step S293, the big hit flag is cleared and turned off (step S294). Also, settings are made to end the probability variation state and the time reduction state (step S295). For example, in the process of step S295, the CPU 103 performs a process of clearing the probability variation flag and the short time flag to turn off, a process of clearing the short time counter for counting the number of remaining special game games in the short time state, and the like. Just do it. Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “4” which is a value corresponding to the pre-opening process for the special winning opening (step S296), and then the special symbol stop process is terminated.

  If the big hit flag is off in step S291 (step S291; No), it is determined whether the small hit flag is on (step S297). At this time, if the small hit flag is ON (step S297; Yes), a small hit start start waiting time is set (step S298). For example, in the process of step S298, a timer initial value determined in advance corresponding to the small hitting start time production waiting time may be set in the game control process timer. Subsequently, as in the process of step S293, a setting for transmitting a hit start designation command from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80 is performed (step S299). Thereafter, the small hit flag is cleared and turned off (step S300). Also, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “8”, which is a value corresponding to the pre-opening process for small hits (step 301).

  If the small hit flag is off in step S297 (step S297; No), the special figure process flag is cleared and its value is initialized to “0” (step S302). After executing one of the processes in steps S301 and S302, it is determined whether or not the time-saving state is to be terminated (step S303), and the special symbol stop process is terminated. For example, in the process of step S303, when the time reduction flag is on, the time reduction count value which is the stored value of the time reduction counter is updated by, for example, subtracting one. Then, it is determined whether or not the updated short time count value matches a predetermined short time end determination value (for example, “0” or the like). At this time, if it coincides with the time reduction end determination value, the time reduction control in the time reduction state may be ended by clearing the time reduction flag and turning it off. On the other hand, if it does not coincide with the time reduction end determination value, the state of the time reduction flag may be maintained and the process of step S303 may be ended. It should be noted that for the probability variation state in which the time reduction flag is on and the probability variation flag is on, the time reduction control may be continuously performed until the next variable display result becomes “big hit”. Alternatively, it may be determined whether or not to end the time reduction control even in the probability variation state, and the time reduction control may be ended based on the determination result that the time reduction control ends. In this way, when the time reduction control is ended, the probability variation control may be terminated at the same time, so that the normal state may be obtained. For the probability variation control, until the next variable display result becomes “big hit”, or further It may be continued until a predetermined number of special figure games are executed.

  In the process of step S303, for example, numerical data indicating a random value for probability variation control end determination is extracted from a random counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154, and probability variation control end determination stored in advance in the ROM 101 or the like is extracted. It may be determined whether or not the probability variation control is ended by referring to the table or when the number of executions of the special figure game during the probability variation control reaches a predetermined probability variation end determination value. On the other hand, in the process of step S303, the process for ending the probability variation control may not be executed, and the probability variation control may be continued until the next variable display result becomes “big hit”. Alternatively, the process for determining whether or not the probability variation control is terminated based on the numerical data indicating the random number value for determining the probability variation control end is, for example, in step S231 shown in FIG. May be executed before determining (predetermined) the special figure display result in step S240.

  FIG. 31A is a flowchart showing an example of the big hit end process executed in step S117 of FIG. In the jackpot end process shown in FIG. 31 (A), the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big hit end presentation waiting time has elapsed (step S311). As an example, in the post-opening of the big winning opening in step S116 shown in FIG. 21, when the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "7" A value is set in the game control process timer. In this case, in the process of step S311, for example, the game control process timer value is updated by subtracting 1 or the like, and the updated game control process timer value matches a predetermined waiting time elapsed determination value (for example, “0” or the like). Whether or not the big hit end production waiting time has elapsed may be determined according to whether or not the game has been done. If the big hit end presentation waiting time has not elapsed in step S311 (step S311; No), the big hit end processing is ended as it is.

  On the other hand, when the big hit end stage waiting time has elapsed in step S311 (step S311; Yes), the big hit type buffer value stored in the game control buffer setting unit 155 is read (step S312). Then, setting for starting control of the gaming state according to the read value in step S312 is performed (step S313). FIG. 31B shows a setting example in step S313. As shown in FIG. 31 (B), when the big hit type buffer read value is “0”, the setting for starting the control for changing the gaming state to the time reduction state is performed. At this time, for example, the CPU 103 sets the time reduction flag to the ON state, and sets a predetermined count initial value (for example, “100”) corresponding to the upper limit value of the special figure game that can be executed in the time reduction state. Set to the counter. When the big hit type buffer read value is “1”, “2”, or “3”, a setting for starting control for changing the gaming state to the probable change state is performed. At this time, for example, the CPU 103 sets both the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag to the on state.

  After setting in step S313, the special figure process flag is cleared and its value is initialized to "0" (step S314), and then the big hit end processing is terminated.

  Next, the operation in the effect control board 12 will be described. In the effect control board 12, when the supply of the power supply voltage is received from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated and executes the effect control main process as shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the effect control main process shown in FIG. 32 is started, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (step S401), clears the RAM 122, sets various initial values, and sets the effect control board 12 to the effect control board 12. Performs register settings for the mounted CTC (counter / timer circuit). Thereafter, the effect random number update process is executed (step S402), and among the effect random numbers used for effect control, numerical data indicating a random number value counted by a random counter provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is displayed as software. Update with Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is on (step S403). The timer interrupt flag is set to an on state every time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses based on, for example, CTC register settings.

  On the side of the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving an effect control command from the main board 11 is generated separately from the timer interrupt that occurs every time a predetermined time elapses. This interruption is generated when, for example, an effect control INT signal from the main board 11 is turned on. When an interruption due to the turn-on of the effect control INT signal occurs, the effect control CPU 120 automatically sets the interrupt prohibition, but if a CPU that does not automatically enter the interrupt disable state is used, the interrupt is interrupted. It is desirable to issue a prohibition instruction (DI instruction). The effect control CPU 120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to an interrupt when the effect control INT signal is turned on. In this command reception interrupt process, a control signal that becomes an effect control command from a predetermined input port that receives a control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15 among the input ports included in the I / O 125. Capture. The effect control command captured at this time is stored, for example, in an effect control command reception buffer provided in the effect control buffer setting unit 194. As an example, when the production control command has a 2-byte configuration, the first byte (MODE) and the second byte (EXT) are sequentially received and stored in the production control command reception buffer. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 ends the command reception interrupt processing after setting the interrupt permission.

  If the timer interrupt flag is off in step S403 (step S403; No), the process returns to step S402. On the other hand, if the timer interrupt flag is on in step S403 (step S403; Yes), the timer interrupt flag is cleared and turned off (step S404), and command analysis processing is executed (step S405). . In the command analysis processing executed in step S405, for example, after reading various effect control commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 and stored in the effect control command reception buffer, the reading is performed. Settings and control corresponding to the issued effect control command are performed.

  After executing the command analysis process in step S405, the effect control process process is executed (step S406), and the process returns to step S402. In the effect control process in step S406, for example, an effect image display operation on the display screen of the image display device 5, an audio output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, a lighting operation in a light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9, and an effect object Regarding the control content of the rendering operation using various rendering devices, such as the driving operation of the movable member provided, determination, determination, setting, etc. according to the rendering control command transmitted from the main board 11 are performed.

  In the command analysis process in step S405, for example, a start winning command process as shown in FIGS. 33 and 34 may be executed. In the start winning command processing, the first start opening winning designation command, the second starting opening winning designation command, the first winning variable display result notification command, and the second winning variable display result notification command transmitted from the main board 11 are used. When it is received, processing for determining whether or not to perform a prefetching advance notice and determining a prefetching advance notice pattern when executing the prefetching notice is executed. In the start winning command processing shown in FIGS. 33 and 34, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not a first start opening winning designation command has been received (step S501 in FIG. 33). The received effect control command is stored in the effect control command reception buffer, and the effect control CPU 120 reads the command stored in the effect control command reception buffer and confirms the contents, thereby receiving the received effect control command. A control command can be specified.

  When it is determined in step S501 that the first start opening prize designation command has been received (step S501; Yes), for example, in the EXT data in the first starting opening prize designation command and the first winning variable display result notification command The content of the notification is specified by reading the EXT data, and the specified content is stored in the effect control hold storage unit 195 as the hold data (step S502). In step S502, as shown in FIG. 19B, the start port is “first” corresponding to the reception of the first start port winning designation command at the head of the empty entry in the production control hold storage unit 195. What is necessary is just to memorize | store and match | combine and memorize | store the variable display result specified from the change pattern classification specified from the 1st start opening winning designation | designated command and the variable display result notification command at the time of 1st winning.

  When the hold data is stored in the production control hold storage unit 195 in step S502, it is determined whether or not the hold data other than the currently stored data in step S502 is “non-reach lose” (step S503). In this embodiment, the pre-reading notice is not executed when there is super-reach or big hit holding data before the holding data to be determined whether or not to execute the pre-reading notice. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the player from being confused by preventing a super reach or a big hit before the variable display subject to the pre-reading notice is executed.

  If it is determined in step S503 that the hold data is only “non-reach lose” (step S503; Yes), the value of the effect process flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191 corresponds to the big hit gaming state. It is determined whether or not the current state is a big hit gaming state by determining whether or not it is “4” (step S504). In this embodiment, in the big hit gaming state, in the start winning command processing, the decision to execute the pre-reading notice is not performed.

  If it is not currently in the big hit gaming state (step S504; No), the prefetch notice start determination table 160 is selected and set as a use table for determining whether to start prefetching (step S505). Subsequent to the processing in step S505, numerical data indicating the random number value SR1 for determining the prefetching advance notice start is extracted from, for example, the random number circuit 124 or the random counter of the effect control counter setting unit 193 (step S506). Then, based on the winning determination result identified from the EXT data in the first start opening winning designation command and the numerical data indicating the random value SR1 extracted in step S506, the prefetch notice start determination table 160 set in step S505 is stored. By referring to this, the presence / absence of the prefetching notice start corresponding to whether the prefetching notice is started is determined (step S507). At this time, it is determined whether or not the result of determination in step S507 is that there is a prefetch notice start for starting the prefetch notice (step S508).

  If it is determined in step S508 that the prefetching notice has started (step S508; Yes), the first prefetching notice pattern determination table 161A is selected and set as a use table for determining the prefetching pattern (step S509). Subsequent to the processing in step S509, for example, numerical data indicating the random value SR2 for determining the prefetching notice pattern is extracted from the random number circuit 124 or the random counter of the effect control counter setting unit 193 (step S510). The first look-ahead pattern set in step S509 based on the winning variable display result specified from the EXT data in the first winning variable display result notification command and the numerical data indicating the random value SR2 extracted in step S510. The prefetch notice pattern is determined by referring to the determination table 161A (step S511).

  When the prefetching advance notice pattern is determined in step S511, the display update setting at the time of winning the first start opening corresponding to the prefetching advance notice pattern determined in step S511 is performed (step S512A). For example, in the process of step S512A, the first by detecting a game ball that has entered one of the display parts that are not displayed in the start winning storage display area 5H into the first start winning opening (start winning prize). Depending on the establishment of the start condition, red “?” (Prefetching notice pattern YP1), “!” (Prefetching notice pattern YP2), “heat” (prefetching notice pattern YP3), “flame” (prefetching notice pattern YP4) Display setting for displaying the shape is performed. Then, the number of hold data (holding storage number) stored in the effect control hold storage unit 195 is set as a count initial value in a pre-reading notice counter provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193, for example (step S512B). ) For example, after setting the pre-reading notice flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191 to the on state (step S512C), the start winning time command processing is ended. Note that the number of reserved memories stored in the production control hold storage unit 195 is equal to the total number of reserved memories that is the total value of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number.

  If it is determined in step S503 that the pending data is not only “non-reach lose” (step S503; No), if it is determined that the current big hit gaming state (step S504; Yes), or prefetched in step S508 When it is determined not to execute the advance notice (step S508; No), the normal display update setting corresponding to the first start opening winning is set (step S513), and the start winning command processing is ended. For example, in the process of step S513, the first by detecting a game ball that has entered one of the display parts that are not displayed in the start winning storage display area 5H into the first start winning opening (start winning prize). The display setting for making a red circular display is performed according to the establishment of the start condition.

  If it is determined in step S501 that the first start opening winning designation command has not been received (step S501; No), it is determined whether or not the second starting opening winning designation command has been received (step S514 in FIG. 34). ). At this time, if the second start opening winning designation command is not received (step S514; No), the start winning command processing is ended.

  When it is determined in step S514 that the second start opening prize designation command has been received (step S514; Yes), for example, in the EXT data in the second start opening prize designation command and in the second winning variable display result notification command The content of the notification is specified by reading the EXT data, and the specified content is stored in the effect control hold storage unit 195 as the hold data (step S515). In step S515, as shown in FIG. 19B, the start port is “second” corresponding to the reception of the second start port winning designation command at the head of the empty entry in the effect control hold storage unit 195. What is necessary is just to memorize | store and match | combine and memorize | store the variable display type specified from the change pattern classification specified from the 2nd start opening winning designation | designated command, and the variable display result notification command at the time of 2nd winning combination.

  When the hold data is stored in the production control hold storage unit 195 in step S515, it is determined whether or not the hold data other than the current data stored in step S515 is “non-reach lose” (step S516). In this embodiment, the pre-reading notice is not executed when there is super-reach or big hit holding data before the holding data to be determined whether or not to execute the pre-reading notice. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the player from being confused by preventing a super reach or a big hit before the variable display subject to the pre-reading notice is executed.

  If it is determined in step S516 that the hold data is only “non-reach lose” (step S516; Yes), the value of the effect process flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191 corresponds to the big hit gaming state. It is determined whether or not the current state is a big hit gaming state by determining whether or not it is “4” (step S517). In this embodiment, in the big hit gaming state, in the start winning command processing, the decision to execute the pre-reading notice is not performed.

  If it is not currently in the big hit gaming state (step S517; No), the prefetch notice start determination table 160 is selected and set as a use table for determining whether to start prefetching (step S518). Subsequent to the processing of step S518, for example, numerical data indicating the random number value SR1 for pre-reading notice start determination is extracted from the random number circuit 124 or the random counter of the effect control counter setting unit 193 (step S519). Then, based on the winning determination specified from the EXT data in the second start opening winning designation command and the numerical data indicating the random value SR1 extracted in step S519, the prefetch notice start determination table 160 set in step S518 is stored. By referring to this, the presence / absence of the prefetching notice start corresponding to whether or not the prefetching notice is started is determined (step S520). At this time, it is determined whether or not the result of determination in step S520 is the start of prefetching notice to start prefetching notice (step S521).

  If it is determined in step S521 that the prefetching notice has started (step S521; Yes), the second prefetching notice pattern determination table 161B is selected and set as a use table for determining the prefetching pattern (step S522). Subsequent to the process of step S522, numerical data indicating the random number value SR2 for determining the prefetch notice pattern is extracted from the random number circuit 124 or the random counter of the effect control counter setting unit 193, for example (step S523). The second look-ahead pattern set in step S522 based on the winning variable display result specified from the EXT data in the second winning variable display result notification command and the numerical data indicating the random value SR2 extracted in step S523. By referring to the determination table 161B, the prefetch notice pattern is determined (step S524).

  When the prefetching advance notice pattern is determined in step S524, the display update setting at the time of winning the second start opening corresponding to the prefetching advance notice pattern determined in step S524 is performed (step S525A). For example, in the process of step S525A, the second is based on the detection of a game ball that has entered one of the display parts not displayed in the start winning storage display area 5H into the second start winning opening (start winning prize). Depending on the establishment of the starting condition, blue “?” (Prefetching notice pattern YP1), “!” (Prefetching notice pattern YP2), “heat” (prefetching notice pattern YP3), “★” (prefetching notice pattern YP5) Display setting for displaying the shape is performed. Then, the number of hold data (the number of hold storages) stored in the effect control hold storage unit 195 is set as a count initial value, for example, in a pre-reading advance notice counter provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 (step S525B). For example, after setting the pre-reading notice flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191 to the on state (step S525C), the start winning command processing is ended. Note that the number of reserved memories stored in the production control hold storage unit 195 is equal to the total number of reserved memories that is the total value of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number.

  If it is determined in step S516 that the pending data is not only “non-reach lose” (step S516; No), if it is determined that the current big hit gaming state (step S517; Yes), or prefetched in step S521 When it is determined not to execute the advance notice (step S521; No), the normal display update setting corresponding to the second start opening winning is set (step S526), and the start winning command processing is ended. For example, in the process of step S526, one of the display parts that are not displayed in the start winning storage display area 5H is detected by the second game ball that has entered the second start winning opening (start winning prize). The display setting for making a blue circular display is performed according to the establishment of the start condition.

  FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing an example of the effect control process executed in step S406 of FIG. In the effect control process shown in FIG. 35, the effect control CPU 120 performs one of the following processes of steps S160 to S166, for example, according to the value of the effect process flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191. Select and execute.

  The decorative symbol variation start waiting process in step S160 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “0”. In the decorative symbol variation start waiting process, the image display device 5 depends on whether one of the first variation start command and the second variation start command is received as the variation start command transmitted from the main board 11. Includes a process for determining whether or not to start variable display of decorative symbols in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. . At this time, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “1” in response to the determination to start variable display.

  The decorative symbol variation setting process in step S161 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “1”. In the decorative symbol variation setting process, a special symbol game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A or a special symbol game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B is started. In order to perform various performance operations including variable display of decorative symbols, the final decorative symbol, temporary stop symbol, warning pattern, etc., depending on the variation pattern and variable display result, etc. The process to determine is included. After such determination and setting are performed, the value of the production process flag is updated to “2”.

  The decorative symbol variation process in step S162 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In the decorative symbol variation processing, various types of symbol variation control patterns, warning effect control patterns, and the like corresponding to the value of the effect control process timer (effect control process timer value) provided in the effect control timer setting unit 192 are used. Processing for reading out the control data and performing various effects control during variable display of the decorative design is included. After performing such effect control, for example, when an end code indicating the end of variable display of decorative symbols is read from the symbol variation control pattern, or when a decorative symbol stop command transmitted from the main board 11 is received. Correspondingly, the finalized decorative symbol as the final stop symbol that is the variable display result of the decorative symbol is displayed completely stopped. If the final decorative design is displayed in response to the end code being read from the design variation control pattern, the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern designation command has elapsed. In addition, even if the production control command from the main board 11 is not used, it is possible to determine and display the variable display result by autonomously deriving and displaying the determined decorative pattern on the production control board 12 side. When the confirmed decorative symbol is displayed in a completely stopped state, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3”.

  The decorative symbol variation end process in step S163 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “3”. The decorative symbol variation end process includes a process of determining whether or not a hit start designation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received. At this time, if it is determined that the hit start designation command has been received, the value of the effect process flag is set to “4” when the special figure display result specified from the hit start designation command is “big hit”. On the other hand, when the special figure display result is “small hit”, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “5”. Further, when a predetermined time has elapsed without receiving the hit start designation command, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “0” in response to the variable display result being “lost”.

  The big hit control effect process in step S164 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “4”. In the big hit control effect processing, for example, a hit effect control pattern corresponding to the fact that the variable display result is “big hit” or the like is set, and an effect image based on the set contents is displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5. Display the sound, sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13, and game effect is output by outputting a command (electric signal) to the lamp control board 14 Processing for controlling various performance operations in the big hit gaming state such as lighting / extinguishing / flashing the lamp 9 and the decoration LED is included. Then, for example, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “6” in response to receiving a hit end designation command transmitted from the main board 11.

  The effect process during small hit control in step S165 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “5”. In this small hitting control effect process, for example, a hit effect control pattern corresponding to the variable display result being “small hit” or the like is set, and an effect image based on the set content is displayed on the image display device 5. By displaying on the display screen, outputting sound and sound effect from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound output board 13, and by outputting a command (lighting signal) to the lamp control board 14 Processing for controlling various effect operations in the small hit gaming state, such as turning on / off / flashing the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED, is included. Then, for example, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “6” in response to receiving a hit end designation command transmitted from the main board 11.

  The ending effect process in step S166 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “6”. In this ending effect process, a hit effect control pattern corresponding to the end of the big hit game state or the small hit game state is set, and an effect image based on the set content is displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5. The sound and sound effects are output from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13, and the game effect lamp 9 is output by outputting a command (lighting signal) to the lamp control board 14. And a process for controlling various effect operations corresponding to the end of the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state, such as turning on / off / flashing the decoration LED. Then, the value of the production process flag is updated to “0” in response to the completion of such production operation.

  FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing an example of the decorative symbol variation setting process executed in step S161 of FIG. In the decorative symbol variation setting process shown in FIG. 36, the effect control CPU 120 first executes an effect control hold storage unit update process (step S551). In the production control hold storage unit update process in step S551, the production control hold storage unit 195 deletes the hold data of the hold number “1” and also has an entry lower than the hold number “1” (for example, the hold number “2” to The stored content of the pending data stored in the entry corresponding to “8” is shifted up by one entry. Subsequently, a final stop symbol determination process is executed (step S552).

  FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing an example of the final stop symbol determination process executed in step S552. In the final stop symbol determination process shown in FIG. 37, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not a pre-reading advance notice flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191 is on, for example (step S746). At this time, if the pre-reading advance notice flag is on (step S746; Yes), for example, the stored value (prefetching advance notice count value) in the prefetch advance notice counter provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is updated by one. Then (step S747), it is determined whether or not the updated prefetch notice count value is “0” (step S748). At this time, if the updated prefetch notice count value is other than “0” (step S748; No), after determining the combination of the confirmed decorative symbols that will be the final stop symbols constituting the specific chance (step S749). Then, the final stop symbol determination process is terminated. It should be noted that the left fixed decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L, the middle fixed decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “middle” decorative symbol display area 5C, and the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R. The right determined decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed on the screen may be determined based on the decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed on the upper line, or may be determined based on the decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed on the middle line. Alternatively, it may be determined based on a decorative design that is stopped and displayed on the lower line. On the other hand, when the updated prefetch notice count value is “0” (step S748; Yes), the prefetch notice flag is cleared and turned off (step S750).

  When it is determined in step S746 that the pre-reading advance notice flag is off (step S746; No), after executing the processing of step S750, for example, EXT in the variable display result notification command transmitted from the main board 11 It is determined whether or not the special figure display result is “lost” by reading the data (step S751). At this time, if it is determined that the special figure display result is “lost” (step S751; Yes), it is designated by reading the EXT data in the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11, for example. It is determined whether or not the variation pattern is a non-reach variation pattern corresponding to a case where the decorative symbol variable display mode is “non-reach” (step S752).

  If it is determined in step S752 that the pattern is a non-reach variation pattern (step S752; Yes), after determining the combination of the confirmed decorative symbols that will be the final stop symbols constituting the non-reach combination (step S753), The final stop symbol determination process is terminated. As an example, in the process of step S753, first, numerical data indicating a random value for determining the left determined symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the production control counter setting unit 193 is extracted and stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. By referring to a predetermined left determined symbol determination table, the left determined symbol to be stopped and displayed in the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L on the display screen of the image display device 5 is determined among the determined decorative symbols. Next, a predetermined right determined symbol determination table preliminarily stored in the ROM 121 or the like is extracted by extracting numerical data indicating a random number for determining the right determined symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193. , Etc., the right determined decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed in the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R on the display screen of the image display device 5 is determined. In this case, the symbol number of the right-decorated decorative symbol is confirmed to the left on any of the effective lines of the upper line, middle line, lower line, right-down line, and left-down line due to the settings in the right-decision symbol determination table. It may be determined to be different from the symbol number of the decorative symbol. Subsequently, numerical data indicating a random number for determining a medium fixed symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted, and a predetermined medium fixed symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. , Etc., the middle fixed decorative symbols to be stopped and displayed in the “middle” decorative symbol display area 5C on the display screen of the image display device 5 are determined among the fixed decorative symbols.

  If it is determined in step S752 that the pattern is not a non-reach variation pattern (step S752; No), a final decorative symbol combination that is a final stop symbol constituting the reach combination is determined (step S754), and the final The stop symbol determination process is terminated. As an example, in the process of step S754, first, numerical data indicating a random value for determining a left / right determined symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted and stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. By referring to the predetermined left / right determined symbol determination table, the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R on the display screen of the image display device 5 among the determined decorative symbols are stopped and displayed together. The decorative symbol with the same symbol number is determined. At this time, depending on the setting in the right decision symbol determination table, etc., the symbol number of the right decision ornament symbol is on one or more effective lines of the upper line, the middle line, the lower line, the lower right line, and the lower left line. It may be determined to be the same as the symbol number of the left determined decorative symbol. For example, when the decorative display variable display with normal reach is executed, the decorative symbols are stopped and displayed on one effective line at a higher rate than when the decorative display variable display with super reach is executed ( For example, single reach may be used. On the other hand, when the decorative display variable display with super reach is executed, the decorative symbols are stopped and displayed on multiple active lines at a higher rate than when the decorative display variable display with normal reach is executed. (For example, double reach, triple reach, etc.). If it does in this way, the expectation corresponding to appearance of a super reach can be varied according to the number of active lines on which decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in a reach manner. Note that the CPU 103 may determine on the main board 11 side whether the number of active lines that are stopped and displayed when the decorative symbol is in a reach state, i.e., single reach, double reach, or triple reach, The effect control CPU 120 may determine the effect control board 12 side. Furthermore, whether single reach, double reach, or triple reach may be performed in conjunction with the determination of the final decorative pattern, or whether single reach, double reach, or triple reach is used. After the lottery is performed separately, the confirmed decorative pattern may be determined according to the lottery result. Further, numerical data indicating a random number for determining a medium fixed symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted, and a predetermined medium fixed symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like is extracted. By referring to this, among the determined decorative symbols, the medium fixed decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed in the “medium” decorative symbol display area 5C on the display screen of the image display device 5 is determined. Here, for example, when the confirmed decorative symbol is a jackpot combination, such as when the symbol number of the middle confirmed decorative symbol is the same as the symbol number of the left confirmed decorative symbol and the right confirmed decorative symbol, an arbitrary value (For example, “1”) may be added to or subtracted from the symbol number of the medium-decorated decorative symbol so that the finalized decorative symbol is not the jackpot combination but the reach combination. Alternatively, when determining the medium-decorated decorative symbol, the difference (design difference) between the symbol number of the left confirmed decorative symbol and the right confirmed decorative symbol may be determined, and the medium-decorated decorative symbol corresponding to the symbol difference may be set. .

  When it is determined in step S751 that the special figure display result is not “losing” (step S751; No), the special figure display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “2R probability change” (surprise), or Then, it is determined whether the special figure display result is “small hit” or other cases (step S755). At this time, if it is determined that the big hit type is “2R probability change” or the special figure display result is “small hit” (step S755; Yes), the big hit type such as one of the second opening chances TC1 to TC4 is set. After determining the combination of the confirmed decorative pattern that will be the variable display result of the decorative symbol corresponding to the case of “2R probability variation” or the special symbol display result of “small hit” (step S756), the final stop symbol determining process is performed. finish. As an example, in response to the case where any one of the variation patterns PC1-1 to PC1-3 is designated by the variation pattern designation command, the second chance of opening TC1 (for example, “1”, “3”, “5” )) Second chance of opening TC2 (eg, “3”, “5”, “7”) Second chance of opening TC3 (eg, “5”, “7”, “1”) Second chance of opening The combination of the confirmed decorative symbols that are the final stop symbols constituting any of TC4 (for example, “7”, “1”, “3”) is determined. In this case, a predetermined chance index determination table preliminarily stored in the ROM 121 or the like is extracted by extracting numerical data indicating random numbers for chance index determination updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193. It is sufficient to determine a combination of definite decorative symbols constituting any one of the second opening chances TC1 to TC4 by referring to the above. Further, when any one of the fluctuation pattern PC1-4 and the fluctuation pattern PC1-5 is designated by the fluctuation pattern designation command, for example, by executing the same processing as in step S754, the final stop symbols constituting the reach combination are performed. What is necessary is just to determine the combination of the definite design which becomes.

  When it is determined in step S755 that the special figure display result is “15R normal change”, “15R positive change”, or “10R positive change” other than “2R positive change” and the big hit type is “2R positive change” (step S755; No). After determining the combination of the confirmed decorative symbols that will be the final stop symbols constituting the jackpot combination (step S757), the final stop symbol determination process is terminated. As an example, in the process of step S757, first, numerical data indicating a random number for determining the big hit fixed symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the production control counter setting unit 193 is extracted, and subsequently stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. Stop by aligning with the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R on the display screen of the image display device 5 by referring to the stored predetermined jackpot fixed symbol determination table. A decorative symbol having the same symbol number is determined. The symbol numbers that are stopped and displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R may be determined based on the decorative symbols that are stopped and displayed on the upper line. Alternatively, it may be determined on the basis of a decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed on the middle line. Alternatively, it may be determined based on a decorative design that is stopped and displayed on the lower line. In addition, the number of active lines in which the decorative pattern is stopped and displayed in the reach mode depends on whether the variable display of the decorative pattern with normal reach or the variable display of the decorative pattern with super reach is executed. It may be different. For example, when the decorative display variable display with normal reach is executed, the decorative symbols are stopped and displayed on one effective line at a higher rate than when the decorative display variable display with super reach is executed ( For example, single reach may be used. On the other hand, when the decorative display variable display with super reach is executed, the decorative symbols are stopped and displayed on multiple active lines at a higher rate than when the decorative display variable display with normal reach is executed. (For example, double reach, triple reach, etc.). If it does in this way, the expectation corresponding to appearance of a super reach can be varied according to the number of active lines on which decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in a reach manner. Note that the CPU 103 may determine on the main board 11 side whether the number of active lines that are stopped and displayed when the decorative symbol is in a reach state, i.e., single reach, double reach, or triple reach, The effect control CPU 120 may determine the effect control board 12 side. Furthermore, whether single reach, double reach, or triple reach may be performed in conjunction with the determination of the final decorative pattern, or whether single reach, double reach, or triple reach is used. After the lottery is performed separately, the confirmed decorative pattern may be determined according to the lottery result.

  After the final stop symbol determination process as described above is executed in step S552 of FIG. 36, a variable display effect setting process is executed (step S553). FIG. 38 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a variable display effect setting process executed in step S514. In the variable display effect setting process shown in FIG. 38, the effect control CPU 120 first performs “slip” according to the change pattern specified by reading the EXT data in the change pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11, for example. It is determined whether or not it is “with slip” that executes the variable display effect of “” (step S771).

  If it is determined in step S771 that there is “slip” (step S771; Yes), a decorative symbol to be a temporary stop symbol before slip that is temporarily stopped in the variable display effect of “slip” is determined (step S772). As an example, in the process of step S772, numerical data indicating a random value for determining the pre-slip temporary stop symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted and stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. The decorative symbol that becomes the temporary stop symbol before slip may be determined by referring to a predetermined pre-slip temporary stop symbol determination table.

  When it is determined in step S771 that there is no “slip” (step S771; No), after executing the process of step S772, for example, the EXT data in the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11 is read. It is determined whether or not the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect is executed according to the specified variation pattern (step S773). At this time, if it is determined that “there is a quasi-ream” (step S773; Yes), the decorative pattern that is temporarily displayed in the “pseudo-ream” variable display effect and constitutes one of the specific chance eyes is determined. (Step S774). As an example, in the process of step S774, numerical data indicating a random value for determining a specific chance item updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted, and a predetermined value stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. For example, by referring to the specific chance eye determination table, it is only necessary to determine a decorative pattern that is temporarily stopped and displayed and constitutes one of the specific chance eyes each time the pseudo continuous change (re-change) is executed. More specifically, by referring to a predetermined specific chance eye determination table based on numerical data indicating a random number value for determining a specific chance eye, the decorative symbol constituting the specific chance eye has a symbol number “1”. ”To“ 8 ”. Thereafter, the decorative symbols determined to constitute the specific chance eyes are displayed on the upper line, the interrupt line, and the lower line in each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. Numerical data indicating a random value for determining a specific chance eye pattern updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted as to which stop display (specific chance eye pattern) is performed, and the ROM 121 or the like For example, by referring to a predetermined specific chance pattern determination table stored in advance, one of a plurality of types such as “upper line / upper line / middle line”, “lower line / lower line / interrupt line”, etc. It may be determined.

  When it is determined in step S773 that it is not “pseudo continuous” (step S773; No), after executing the process of step S774, for example, the EXT data in the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11 is used. It is determined whether or not the “turning” variable display effect is executed according to the variation pattern read and specified (step S774). At this time, if it is determined that there is “buzz” (step S775; Yes), a decorative pattern that is temporarily stopped and displayed in the variable display effect of “buzz” and constitutes one of the specific chance eyes is determined (step). S776). As an example, in the process of step S774, numerical data indicating a random value for determining a specific chance item updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted, and a predetermined value stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. For example, by referring to the specific chance eye determination table, a decorative pattern that is temporarily stopped and displayed and constitutes one of the specific chance eyes may be determined each time the turning effect is executed.

  Subsequent to the process of step S776, the variable display area determination table 162A is selected and set as a use table for determining the decorative symbol display area where the effect display for changing the decorative symbol to be stopped is performed (step S777). . Subsequent to step S777, numerical data indicating the random display area determination random value SR3 is extracted from, for example, the random number circuit 124 or the random counter of the effect control counter setting unit 193 (step S778). Then, based on the variable display result specified from the EXT data in the variable display result notification command and the numerical data indicating the random value SR3 extracted in step S778, refer to the variable display area determination table 162A set in step S777. As a result, the decorative symbol display area where the roaring effect is performed is determined as one of the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R (step S779).

  Following the processing of step S779, the effective line determination table 162B is selected and set as a use table for determining on which effective line the decorative symbol is to be stopped and displayed in a reach manner (step S780). Subsequent to the process of step S780, numerical data indicating the random number SR4 for determining the effective line is extracted from, for example, the random number circuit 124 or the random counter of the effect control counter setting unit 193 (step S781). Then, based on the variable display result specified from the EXT data in the variable display result notification command and the numerical data indicating the random value SR4 extracted in step S781, the valid line determination table 162B set in step S780 is referred to. After determining the effective line as one of the upper line, the middle line, the lower line, the lower right line, and the lower left line (step S782), the variable display effect setting process is terminated.

  In this embodiment, when the quasi-continuous variation is performed after the squealing effect is executed in the “display” variable display effect, before the quasi-continuous variation is performed in the decorative symbol display area determined in step S779. After the turning effect is executed, the specific chance is stopped and displayed, and the turning effect after the pseudo continuous change is also performed in the decorative symbol display area determined in step S779. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the decorative symbol display area may be determined for each production effect. Specifically, numerical data indicating a random value for determining the first and second variable display areas is prepared in advance, and the variable display area is determined based on the numerical data indicating the random value for determining the first variable display area. By referring to a table or the like, the decorative symbol display area in which the effect of turning before the quasi-continuous change is performed is determined, numerical data indicating a random value for determining the second variable display area, Based on the decorative symbol display area where the effect is performed, the decorative symbol display area where the roaring effect after the pseudo-continuous change is performed is determined by referring to the variable display area determination table.

  After executing the variable display effect setting process as described above at step S553 in FIG. 36, the notice effect setting process is executed (step S554). For example, in the notice effect setting process, it is determined whether or not a notice effect is to be executed, and when it is executed, which one of a plurality of kinds of notice effects is to be executed, such as “character notice” or “operation notice”. Is done. In addition, processing for determining a notice pattern as one of a plurality of patterns prepared in advance is performed in accordance with the kind of notice effect (notice effect type).

  Following the notice effect setting process in step S554, the effect control pattern is determined to be one of a plurality of patterns prepared in advance (step S555). At this time, the CPU 120 for effect control corresponds to, for example, the variation pattern indicated in the variation pattern designation command, the decorative symbol display area determined in step S779, the effective line determined in step S782, and the like. One of the prepared symbol variation control patterns is selected and set as a use pattern. Further, in response to the notice pattern determined in the notice effect setting process in step S554, one of a plurality of prepared notice effect control patterns is selected and set as a use pattern.

  Following the processing of step S555, for example, the initial value of the effect control process timer provided in the effect control timer setting unit 192 is set corresponding to the change pattern indicated in the change pattern designation command (step S556). And the setting for starting the fluctuation | variation of the decoration design in the image display apparatus 5 is performed (step S557). At this time, for example, the display control command designated by the display control data included in the symbol variation control pattern determined as the use pattern in step S555 is transmitted to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123. The variation of the decorative symbols may be started in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided on the display screen 5. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “2”, which is a value corresponding to the decorative symbol variation process (step S558), and the decorative symbol variation setting process is terminated.

  FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing an example of the decorative symbol variation process executed in step S162 of FIG. In the decorative symbol variation process shown in FIG. 39, the effect control CPU 120 first updates the effect control process timer value (for example, 1 subtraction) (step S562), and then performs the effect control on the updated effect control process timer value. Compared with the effect control process timer determination value indicated by the pattern, it is determined whether or not it matches any of the timer determination values (step S563). And if it does not correspond to any timer determination value (step S563; No), the decorative symbol changing process is terminated.

  If the timer determination value matches with the timer determination value in step S563 (step S563; Yes), the effect control execution data (for example, display control data, voice control data, etc.) stored in the effect control pattern in association with the timer determination value. The lamp control data, a part or all of the operation detection control data) or the end code is read (step S564). Here, when the plurality of timer determination values indicated by the effect control pattern in the process of step S563 match the effect control process timer value, the plurality of stored timer determination values are associated with each other and stored. The effect control execution data may be read out in the process of step S564. In step S564, it is determined whether an end code has been read (step S565). At this time, if it is determined that it is not an end code (step S565; No), after performing the effect operation control according to the effect control execution data read in step S564 (step S566), the decorative symbol variation End the middle process.

  For example, in the rendering operation control by the process of step S566, a display control command designated by the display control data is transmitted to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123, and a command corresponding to the sound number data designated by the voice control data is issued. Of the transmission to the sound control board 13 and the output of the signal specified by the lamp control data to the lamp control board 14, a part or all of them may be performed sequentially or in parallel (if only one operation is performed). If done alone). In addition, in the effect operation control by the process of step S566, whether or not it is an operation effective period during which an operation action of the player or the like with respect to the operation button 30 is effectively detected based on the operation detection control data read out in step S564. Determine. At this time, if it is the operation valid period, it is determined based on the detection signal transmitted from the operation detection switch 31 whether or not the player's operation on the operation button 30 has been detected. And when operation with respect to the operation button 30 is not detected but an operation valid period is complete | finished, presentation operation control according to operation detection control data is complete | finished. On the other hand, when an operation on the operation button 30 is detected within the operation effective period, the operation on the operation button 30 is performed by changing to the effect control pattern specified by the operation detection control data, for example. It is only necessary to perform control or setting for changing the rendering operation in response to the above.

  If it is determined in step S565 that it is an end code (step S565; Yes), for example, by setting a predetermined timer initial value in the effect control process timer, the hit start designation command reception waiting time is set. This is performed (step S567). Then, after updating the value of the effect process flag to “3” which is a value corresponding to the process at the end of decoration symbol variation (step S568), the process during decoration symbol variation is terminated.

  FIG. 40 is a flowchart showing an example of the decorative symbol variation end process executed in step S163 of FIG. In the decorative symbol variation end process shown in FIG. 40, the effect control CPU 120 first displays the final decorative symbol, which is the final stop symbol, as a complete stop display and displays it (step S571). When a decorative symbol stop command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12, the decorative symbol display areas “left”, “middle”, and “right” are displayed until the decorative symbol stop command is received. What is necessary is just to carry out temporary stop display so that the fluctuation variation display of a decorative design, for example may be performed in 5L, 5C, and 5R.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S571, for example, it is determined whether or not a hit start designation command has been received, and when received, the special figure display result is “big hit” by reading the EXT data of the hit start designation command. Is determined (step S578). At this time, if it is determined that the special figure display result is “big hit” (step S578; Yes), the value of the effect process flag is updated to “4” corresponding to the effect processing during the big hit control. (Step S579), the decorative symbol variation end process is terminated.

  When it is determined in step S578 that the special figure display result is not “big hit” (step S578; No), it is determined whether or not the special figure display result is “small hit” (step S580). At this time, if it is determined that the special figure display result is “small hit” (step S580; Yes), the value of the effect process flag is updated to “5” which is a value corresponding to the effect process during the small hit control. (Step S581), the decorative symbol variation end processing is terminated. When it is determined in step S580 that the special figure display result is not “small hit” (step S580; No), the value of the effect process flag is initialized to “0” (step S582), and the decoration symbol variation ends. End time processing.

  FIG. 41 is a flowchart showing an example of the jackpot command processing executed in step S164 of FIG. In the jackpot command processing shown in FIG. 41, the effect control CPU 120 first receives the command for opening the big prize opening by reading the command stored in the effect control command receiving buffer and checking the contents. Whether or not (step S601). For example, in step S601, the big prize opening is being opened for notifying that the big prize opening is open in the round game of the ninth round in the big hit gaming state by checking the EXT data in the big prize opening releasing notification command. It is determined whether or not a notification command has been received. When it is determined in the ninth round game that the big prize opening opening notification command for notifying that the big prize opening is in an open state has not been received (step S601; No), the jackpot command processing is terminated. .

  In step S601, when it is determined that the big prize opening opening notification command for notifying that the big prize opening is open in the ninth round game is received (step S601; Yes), the production control hold storage By checking the unit 195, it is determined whether or not any variable display result of the hold data in the effect control hold storage unit 195 is “big hit” (step S602). If any variable display result of the hold data in the effect control hold storage unit 195 is not “big hit” (step S602; No), the big hit command processing is terminated.

  When it is determined that the variable display result of any of the hold data in the effect control hold storage unit 195 is “big hit” (step S602; Yes), the hold storage corresponding to the hold data in the start winning storage display area 5H The display is changed to the display of “heat” corresponding to the pre-reading notice pattern of YP3 in FIG. 15 (step S603). After that, the big hit command processing is terminated.

  In this way, during the big hit gaming state, it is determined whether there is pending data whose variable display result is “big hit” when the big winning opening notification command is received, and the variable display result is “ If there is pending data that is a “big hit”, a pre-reading notice is issued to give a notice that a “big hit” will occur by changing the display mode of the pending storage display. Thereby, since it can be notified that the big hit game state will be a big hit again after the end, the interest of the game is improved. Further, if the variable display result in the hold data is “big hit”, the prefetch notice is executed, so the big hit reliability by the prefetch notice is high (in this example, 100%), and the player makes a prefetch notice in the big hit gaming state. Attract attention and improve the fun of the game.

  In this embodiment, it is determined whether or not a large winning opening opening notification command for notifying that the large winning opening is in the open state in the ninth round game is received. In this case, the pre-reading notice may be executed when a predetermined big opening opening notification command is received. In addition, when there is pending data whose variable display result is “big hit”, the pre-reading notice is always executed, but it may be executed at a predetermined rate, or the variable display result may be “lost”. ”May be executed. In addition, when there is pending data whose variable display result is “big hit”, the execution rate of the prefetch notice may be varied depending on the type of big hit. For example, the prefetching notice may be executed only when the big hit type is any one of “15R normal”, “15R probability variation”, and “10R probability variation”. Further, when the prefetching notice is executed in the big hit gaming state, the prefetching notice pattern may be selected similarly to the prefetching notice when the big hit gaming state is not set. Further, the pre-reading notice mode in the big hit gaming state may be varied. For example, instead of changing the display mode of the hold display in the start winning memory display area 5H, the image display device 5 may display a character image or a character, or operate a movable member, thereby causing a possibility of a big hit. You may make a notice.

  Next, specific examples of various effects performed in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described. As an example, the production control board 12 is based on the fluctuation pattern designated by the fluctuation pattern designation command in response to receiving the first fluctuation start command and the second fluctuation start command transmitted from the main board 11. For example, when the CPU 120 for effect control supplies a predetermined display control command to the display control unit 123 in step S566 shown in FIG. 39, the “left” and “middle” provided in the display area of the image display device 5 are provided. In the “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the variation of decorative symbols is started.

  42 and 43 show a display operation example when the variable display effect of “swing” is executed. In FIG. 42A, for example, in response to the start of variation of special symbols in a special symbol game, the decorative symbols are displayed in all of the “left”, “middle” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C and 5R. The fluctuation starts. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 42B, for example, in the “left” and “middle” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5C, the decorative symbol indicating the number “7” and “ The decorative symbol indicating the numeral “6” is stopped (temporarily stopped), and the decorative symbol indicating the numeral “7” is displayed in the middle line in the decorative symbol display area 5R on the “right” (temporarily stopped display). Is done. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 42B, the specific chance eyes are the same decorative symbols in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. (In this example, a decorative pattern indicating the number “7”) is stopped and displayed, and it is not stopped on the same effective line. Thus, after the specific chance eye is stopped and displayed, the decorative symbols are changed again in all the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R as shown in FIG.

  When the decorative symbol variable display result is “lost”, the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L is determined as the decorative symbol display area in which the roaring effect is executed in the process of step S779 shown in FIG. When the upper line is determined as the effective line in which the decorative symbol variable display mode becomes the reach mode in the process of step S782, as shown in FIGS. 42 (D) and 42 (E), the “right” decoration is displayed. On the upper line and the lower line of the symbol display area 5R, the decorative symbol indicating the numeral “7” and the decorative symbol indicating the numeral “8” are stopped and displayed (temporarily stopped), and “left” An effect display (swing effect) is performed in which the decorative symbols that are stopped and displayed in the decorative symbol display area 5L are sequentially changed and changed in a specific display manner.

  At this time, a predetermined character image SU1 is displayed as shown in FIG. Then, every time the decorative symbol stopped and displayed in the decorative symbol display area is changed, the effect mode changes (steps up) in a plurality of stages by the effect display in which the displayed character images are switched and displayed in a predetermined order. Such an effect operation (step-up effect) may be performed. Such step-up effects are executed at a high rate when the decorative symbol variable display result is “big hit”, and when the decorative symbol variable display result is “losing”, the execution rate is reduced. Good. Specifically, numerical data indicating a random value for determining execution of a predetermined step-up effect is extracted from a random counter or the like, and based on the extracted numerical data, step-up effect execution having different execution allocations according to variable display results The presence or absence of execution of the step-up effect may be determined by referring to the determination table. In addition, when the step-up effect is executed, when the decorative symbol variable display result is “big hit”, the ratio of increasing the step-up number is high, and when the decorative symbol variable display result is “losing”, The rate at which the number of step-ups is reduced may be increased. Specifically, numerical data indicating a random value for determining the number of executions of a predetermined step-up effect is extracted from a random counter or the like, and the allocation to each execution frequency differs according to the variable display result based on the extracted numerical data. What is necessary is just to determine the frequency | count of execution of a step-up effect by referring to the step-up effect execution frequency determination table. In this way, in the case where the variable display effect of “swing” is executed, the variable display result of the decorative pattern is determined depending on whether the step-up effect is executed and the number of step-ups in the step-up effect. The player's expectation for becoming a “big hit” can be made different, and the expectation can be raised step by step, thereby improving the gaming interest.

  Here, if the decorative symbol variable display mode is “non-reach”, as shown in FIGS. 42 (F) and 43 (H), the upper and lower lines of the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L. And the decorative pattern indicating the number “6” and the decorative pattern indicating the number “5” are stopped (temporarily stopped), and then the “medium” decorative pattern is displayed as shown in FIG. After displaying the decorative pattern indicating the number “4” and the decorative pattern indicating the number “3” on the upper line and the lower line of the display area 5C respectively (temporary stop display), on the upper line and the lower line The confirmed decorative pattern that is a non-reach combination is stopped and displayed (final stop display).

  On the other hand, when the decorative symbol variable display mode is “reach”, as shown in FIGS. 42 (G) and 43 (C), the upper and lower lines of the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L are displayed. A decorative design indicating the number “7” and a decorative design indicating the number “6” are stopped and displayed (temporary stop display), and the decorative design indicating the number “7” is displayed on the upper line and stopped. By performing (temporary stop display), the variable display state of the decorative symbol becomes the reach state. Then, as shown in FIG. 43 (D), the decorative symbol indicating the number “6” is stopped and displayed on the middle line of the “middle” decorative symbol display area 5C (temporary stop display), and then the lower right line and the lower left line are displayed. The fixed decorative symbols that are reach combinations on the line are stopped and displayed (final stop display).

  Further, in the case where the pseudo continuous variation is executed after the turning effect is executed in the variable display effect of “swing”, the “left” decorative pattern is displayed as shown in FIGS. 42 (G) and 43 (A). After the decorative pattern indicating the number “7” is stopped and displayed on the middle line of the display area 5L (temporary stop display), the upper line of the “middle” decorative pattern display area 5C is displayed as shown in FIG. A decorative symbol indicating the number “7” and a decorative symbol indicating the number “6” are stopped and displayed on the lower line (temporary stop display), and the decorative symbol that becomes the specific chance is stopped again (temporary stop). Is displayed. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 42C, the decorative symbols are changed again (pseudo-variable) in all the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, and the roaring effect is executed again.

  On the other hand, when the decorative symbol variable display result is “big hit”, the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R is used as the decorative symbol display area in which the roaring effect is executed in the process of step S779 shown in FIG. When the right-down line is determined as the effective line in which the decorative symbol variable display mode becomes the reach mode in the process of step S782, as shown in FIGS. 42 (H) and (I), On the upper line and the lower line of the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L, the decorative symbol indicating the numeral “7” and the decorative symbol indicating the numeral “6” are stopped and displayed (temporarily stopped), respectively. An effect display (swing effect) is performed in which the decorative symbols that are stopped and displayed in the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R are sequentially changed and changed in a specific display manner. Further, at this time, a step-up effect is executed, and when the decorative image that is stopped and displayed in the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R of the character image SU1 shown in FIG. The character image SU2 shown in (I) is switched and displayed.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 43 (E), on the upper line and the lower line of the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R, the decorative symbol indicating the numeral “6” and the decorative symbol indicating the numeral “7”, respectively. Is displayed as a stop (temporary stop display), and the decorative pattern indicating the number “7” and the decorative pattern indicating the number “6” are aligned on the right-down line and the left-down line, respectively. As a result, the variable display state of the decorative symbols becomes the reach state. Then, since the reach effect according to the type of normal reach or super reach was executed, as shown in FIG. 43 (F), a decorative pattern indicating the number “7” is displayed on the middle line of the “middle” decorative pattern display area 5C. After the stop display (temporary stop display), the confirmed decorative symbol that is the big hit combination is stopped and displayed (final stop display) on the lower right line, and the big hit gaming state is started as shown in FIG. The player is notified.

  As another example, as shown in FIG. 44A, the number of reserved memories is “4” (in the figure, the first and third from the left correspond to the first special memory display ( Red), and the second and fourth from the left are the second reserved storage display (blue) corresponding to the second special figure), “left”, “middle”, “ When the decorative symbols are variably displayed in the “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the game ball that has won the start is detected by the first starting port switch 22A, and the first starting port winning designation command is issued. Based on the reception (step S501 in FIG. 33; Yes), it is determined whether or not the pre-reading notice is executed by the processing in steps S505 to 507. If it is determined that execution of the prefetch notice is started (step S508; Yes), the prefetch notice pattern is determined in the processes of steps S509 to S511.

  If the pre-reading notice pattern YP1 is determined in the process of step S511, as shown in FIG. 44B, the first reserved storage display in the shape of red “?” Is displayed (step S512A).

  If the pre-reading notice pattern YP2 is determined in the process of step S511, as shown in FIG. 44 (C), the first reserved storage display in the shape of red “!” Is displayed (step S512A).

  If the pre-reading notice pattern YP3 is determined in the process of step S511, as shown in FIG. 44 (D), a first reserved storage display in a red “heat” shape is displayed (step S512A).

  If the pre-reading notice pattern YP4 is determined in the process of step S511, as shown in FIG. 44E, the first hold storage display in the shape of red “flame” is displayed (step S512A).

  As another example, as shown in FIG. 45A, the number of reserved memories is “4” (the first and third from the left are the first reserved memories corresponding to the first special figure). Display (red), the second and fourth from the left are the second reserved storage display (blue) corresponding to the second special figure), “left”, “middle” provided on the display screen of the image display device 5 When the decorative symbols are variably displayed in the “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the game ball that has been won by the second starting port switch 22B is detected, and the second starting port winning designation is designated. Based on the reception of the command (step S514 in FIG. 34; Yes), it is determined by the processes in steps S518 to 520 whether or not the pre-reading notice is executed. If it is determined that the execution of the prefetch notice is started (step S521; Yes), the prefetch notice pattern is determined in the processes of steps S522 to S524.

  If the pre-reading notice pattern YP1 is determined in the process of step S524, as shown in FIG. 45 (B), a blue first? Memorized display is displayed (step S525A).

  If the pre-reading notice pattern YP2 is determined in the process of step S524, as shown in FIG. 45C, a blue first “!”-Shaped storage display is displayed (step S525A).

  If the pre-reading notice pattern YP3 is determined in the process of step S524, as shown in FIG. 45 (C), a first “hold” display in a blue “heat” shape is displayed (step S525A).

  If the pre-reading notice pattern YP5 is determined in the process of step S524, as shown in FIG. 45C, a first reserved storage display in a blue “★” shape is displayed (step S525A).

  Next, description will be made regarding an example of a pre-notification effect operation in the big hit gaming state. When the confirmed decorative symbol that is a big hit combination is stopped and displayed on the image display device 5, as shown in FIG. 46 (A), it is displayed that the big hit gaming state is reached, and the big hit gaming state (here, 15 rounds big hit gaming state) Or 10 round big hit game state). In the big hit game state, the first round is displayed as shown in FIG. 46 (B), and a round game is displayed as shown in FIG. 46 (C).

  Here, in the ninth round game, when the big prize opening opening notification command for notifying that the big prize opening is in an open state is received (step S601 in FIG. 41; Yes), in the production control hold storage unit 195 It is determined whether or not any variable display result of the hold data is “big hit” (step S602). If any variable display result of the hold data is “big hit”, FIG. 46 (D) shows. As described above, in the start winning memory display area 5H, the reserved memory display corresponding to the reserved data is changed to the display of “heat” (step S603).

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, in the variable display area determination table 162A shown in FIG. 16, depending on whether the variable display result is “losing” or “big hit”, the decorative symbol display area 5L, 5R assignment is different. Thereby, the possibility of winning a big hit (big hit reliability) can be made different depending on whether the variable display result is “losing” or “big hit”. For this reason, in the variable display effect of “swing”, the decorative symbol variable display result depends on whether the decorative symbols displayed in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R are sequentially changed. Can expect a sense of expectation for whether or not will be a “big hit”. As a result, the player's expectation can be maintained for a long period of time, until the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed at the specific chance, and until the variable display effect of “swing” is completed, so that the gaming interest is improved. .

  In the effective line determination table 162B shown in FIG. 17, the upper line, the middle line, the lower line, the lower right line, and the lower left line depend on whether the variable display result is “lost” or “big hit”. The assignment of is different. Thereby, the possibility of winning a big hit (big hit reliability) can be made different depending on whether the variable display result is “losing” or “big hit”. For this reason, when the variable display effect of “swing” is executed and the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is the reach mode, the decorative pattern is displayed depending on which active line the decorative pattern is stopped and displayed in the reach mode. It is possible to give a sense of expectation as to whether or not the variable display result is a “big hit”. As a result, the player's expectation can be maintained for a long period of time, until the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed at the specific chance, and until the variable display effect of “swing” is completed, so that the gaming interest is improved. .

  Further, in the prefetching notice executed over the variable display of the decorative pattern a plurality of times, when the prefetching notice count value is other than “0”, the combination of the confirmed decorative pattern that becomes the final stop pattern constituting the specific chance eye is determined. The specific chance is derived and displayed as a variable display result of the decorative design. Thereby, since a player's expectation can be continued over the variable display of the decorative design several times, a game interest is improved.

  In addition, in the “display” variable display effect, after the specific chance is stopped and displayed, before the effect is executed, the effect is performed in all the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. The decorative symbol is changed again in the decorative symbol display area other than the decorative symbol display area. As a result, the player's expectation can also be improved as to how the decorative symbols displayed in the decorative symbol display area other than the decorative symbol display area where the punching effect is executed will change before the rolling effect is executed. Because it becomes possible to speak, the game entertainment is further improved. Specifically, when determining a specific chance, a decorative symbol having an even number “2”, “4”, “6”, “8” and a probability variable jackpot combination that can constitute a non-probable variable jackpot combination Both of the decorative symbols having the odd symbol numbers “1”, “3”, “5”, and “7” can be selected. For this reason, for example, as a specific chance, after an ornamental design with an even number of symbols that can constitute a non-probable big hit combination is stopped and displayed, if it is not changed again, an ornamental design with an even number of symbols is in a reach state. The display is stopped, and the player can only have a sense of expectation for the 15R normal big hit. On the other hand, in the case of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, as a specific chance, even if a decorative symbol having an even number of symbol numbers that can constitute a non-probable big hit combination is stopped and displayed, Is re-variable, and a decorative symbol with an odd symbol number that can constitute a probability variation jackpot combination may be stopped and displayed in a reach state, so that the game entertainment is further improved. In this case, for example, when it is determined that there is “buzz” in step S775 of FIG. 38, a decorative symbol having an even symbol number is determined as a specific chance, the variable display result is “big hit”, and the big hit type is “ If it is “15R normal”, after the re-change, the decorative symbol having an even symbol number may be stopped and displayed again in any of the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R. . On the other hand, if the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “15R probability variation” or “10R probability variation”, the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, A decorative symbol having an odd symbol number may be stopped and displayed again at any one of 5R.

  In addition, after the swaying effect is executed with the variable display effect of “swing”, when the quasi-continuous variation is executed, the swaying effect is executed after being stopped and displayed in a combination that becomes a specific chance. When the stop result is again displayed in the combination that is the specific chance as the execution result of the above, the turn effect is executed again. As a result, it is possible to obtain a sense of expectation that the degree of reliability is improved by executing the scolding effect, so that the game entertainment is further improved.

  Then, in the turn effect, the effect mode is changed in a plurality of stages by the effect display in which the displayed character image is switched in accordance with a predetermined order every time the decorative symbol stopped and displayed in the decorative symbol display area is changed ( An effect operation (step-up effect) that performs step-up) may be performed. By executing such a step-up effect in the turn-up effect, the player's sense of expectation can be raised step by step, so that the game interest is improved.

  As shown in FIGS. 14A and 14B, the first prefetch notice pattern determination table 161A and the second prefetch notice pattern determination table 161B have the same variable display results determined at the time of winning ( For example, even if it is the same “15R normal big hit”, the ratios determined for the prefetching notice patterns YP1 and YP2 are different. By doing in this way, even if the hold memory display in the pre-reading notice is the same mode, the big hit reliability differs depending on whether it is the first hold memory display or the second hold memory display. Can be improved.

  In the first prefetching notice pattern determination table 161A, the prefetching notice pattern YP3 is determined at a rate of 19% when the variable display result is “lost”, and is 24% when “15R normal big hit”. Determined as a percentage, determined at a rate of 40% when “15R probability variation big hit”, determined at a rate of 32% when “10R probability variation big hit”, and 24% when “2R probability variation big hit” In the case of “small hit”, it is determined at a rate of 21%. On the other hand, in the second look-ahead notice pattern determination table 161B, when it is “15R normal big hit”, it is decided at a rate of 3%, when it is “15R probability big hit”, it is decided at a rate of 5%. In the case of “big hit”, it is determined at a rate of 4%. As described above, the prefetching advance notice pattern YP3 is difficult to be determined as the prefetching advance notice pattern in the second reserved storage display, but is determined only when the variable display result is “big hit”. Even in this way, even if the hold memory display in the pre-reading notice is the same mode, the jackpot reliability differs depending on whether it is the first hold memory display or the second hold memory display. Can be improved.

  Furthermore, in the first look-ahead notice pattern determination table 161A, the look-ahead notice pattern YP4 is 1%: 6%: 10%: 8%: 6%: 3% (“lost”: “15R normal” "Big hit": "15R probability variation big hit": "10R probability variation big hit": "2R probability variation big hit": "small hit"). The prefetch notice pattern YP1 is determined in a ratio of 70%: 30%: 20%: 25%: 40%: 60% according to the variable display result. Further, in the second prefetching notice pattern determination table 161B, the prefetching notice pattern YP5 is 1%: 6%: 10%: 8%: 3% (“lost”: “15R normal big hit”: “15R probability variation big hit”: “10R probability variation big hit”: “small hit”). The prefetch notice pattern YP1 is determined at a ratio of 90%: 20%: 10%: 15%: 70% according to the variable display result. Thus, the pre-reading notice pattern YP4 and YP5, which are the individual notice effect forms, are more easily determined when they are a big hit than the pre-reading notice pattern YP1. By doing in this way, since the jackpot reliability varies depending on the hold storage display in the prefetch notice, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  Further, in the setting examples of the prefetch notice pattern determination tables 161A and 161B shown in FIGS. 14A and 14B, the assignment of the prefetch notice pattern is different depending on the winning determination result. Specifically, when the variable display result is “losing”, the pre-reading notice pattern YP1 is easily determined, and when the variable display result is “big hit”, the pre-reading notice pattern YP2 is determined. It has become easier. With such a setting, it is possible to vary the possibility of winning a big hit (big hit reliability) according to the prefetch notice pattern. In addition, when the variable display result is “big hit”, the prefetching notice pattern is determined at a different rate depending on whether the big hit type is “15R normal”, “15R positive change”, “10R positive change”, or “2R positive change”. It has become so. With such a setting, it is possible to vary the expectation of which jackpot type will be different depending on the prefetching notice pattern, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  Further, in the above embodiment, it is determined whether or not only the variable display of “non-reach loss” is suspended before determining whether or not to perform the pre-reading notice (step S503 in FIG. 33, FIG. 34 step S516). The prefetching notice is not executed when there is pending data that becomes a super reach or a big hit before the pending data to be subjected to the determination as to whether or not to perform the prefetching notice. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the player from being confused by preventing a super reach or a big hit before the variable display subject to the pre-reading notice is executed.

  Also, during the big hit gaming state, it is determined whether there is pending data whose variable display result is “big hit” when the big prize opening opening notification command is received, and the variable display result is “big hit” If there is pending data to be used, a pre-reading notice is executed to give a notice of “big hit” by changing the display mode of the hold memory display. Thereby, since it can be notified that the big hit game state will be a big hit again after the end, the interest of the game is improved. Further, if the variable display result in the hold data is “big hit”, the prefetch notice is executed, so the big hit reliability by the prefetch notice is high (in this example, 100%), and the player makes a prefetch notice in the big hit gaming state. Attract attention and improve the fun of the game.

  Further, the lost variation pattern type determination table (for normal use) 132C and the lost variation pattern type determination table (for shortening) 132D have different assignments of determination values to the variation pattern types CA1-3 and CA2-1. . Further, in the loss variation pattern type determination table (for normal use) 132C, no determination value is assigned to the variation pattern type CA1-2 or the variation pattern type CA2-3, while the variation pattern type CA1-1 or the variation pattern is not assigned. A decision value is assigned to the type CA2-2. On the other hand, in the loss variation pattern type determination table (for shortening) 132D, no determination value is assigned to the variation pattern type CA1-1 or the variation pattern type CA2-2, while the variation pattern type CA1-2. In addition, a determination value is assigned to the variation pattern type CA2-3. By setting the loss variation pattern type determination table (for normal use) 132C and the loss variation pattern type determination table (for shortening) 132D, the variation pattern types CA1- other than the variation pattern types CA2-4 including the variation pattern with super reach are included. The allocation of determination values to 1 to variation pattern type CA1-5 and variation pattern type CA2-1 to variation pattern type CA2-3 differs depending on the gaming state and the total number of reserved memories. This makes it possible to adjust the variable display time of the special symbol and the decorative symbol by varying the determination rate of the variation pattern according to the total number of reserved memory that is the reserved memory number of the special figure game. The situation where the operating rate is reduced can be prevented as much as possible. On the other hand, in the winning specific pattern determination process in step S212, it is determined whether or not the random value MR3 is within the range of the super reach variation pattern common range regardless of the total number of reserved memories. For example, the total number of reserved memories, which was “2” at the start of the pre-reading notice, has increased to “4” at the time of the variable display of the decorative pattern subject to the pre-reading notice. Therefore, it is possible to prevent a situation in which the reach mode does not become super reach.

  In addition, this invention is not limited to the said embodiment, A various change and application are possible. For example, in the above-described embodiment, on the main board 11 side, the CPU 103 includes a plurality of fluctuation patterns including those that execute the variable display effect of “swing” and those that do not execute the variable display effect of “swing”. It has been described that it is determined whether or not to execute the variable display effect of “buzz” by determining from among the types. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and on the side of the production control board 12, the production control CPU 120 determines that the “buzz” is based on the variable display result and the variation pattern determined on the main board 11 side. It may be determined whether or not the variable display effect is executed. Specifically, in the variable display effect setting process in step S533, as shown in FIG. 47, when it is determined in step S773 that it is not “pseudo-continuous” (step S773; No), the process in step S774 is performed. Is executed, a predetermined turn determination table is selected and set as a use table for determining whether or not to execute the variable display effect of “turn” (step S783). Subsequent to the processing in step S783, for example, numerical data indicating a predetermined turn-decision random value SR5 is extracted from the random number circuit 124 or the random counter of the effect control counter setting unit 193 (step S784). By referring to the turn determination table set in step S783 based on the variable display result and variable display mode specified from the EXT data in the change start command, and the numerical data indicating the random value SR5 extracted in step S784. After determining the presence / absence of turning corresponding to whether or not to start the variable display effect of “turning” (step S785), the process may proceed to step S775.

  In the above embodiment, the decorative pattern is described as being displayed in the reach form or the non-reach form as the execution result of the variable display effect of “buzz”, but the present invention is not limited to this. As an execution result of the variable display effect of “swing”, for example, the second chance of opening may be stopped and displayed. In this way, the player's expectation on whether or not the decorative symbol variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “2R probability change” can be obtained.

  In the above embodiment, the allocation of the decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R is different in the variable display area determination table 162A shown in FIG. 16 depending on whether the variable display result is “losing” or “big hit”. In the effective line determination table 162B shown in FIG. 17, the allocation of the upper line, the middle line, the lower line, the lower right line, and the lower left line is described as different. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and only one of the variable display area determination table 162A shown in FIG. 16 and the effective line determination table 162B shown in FIG. 17 has a variable display result of “losing”. Or the “big hit”, the assignment may be different.

  In the above embodiment, whether to start the pre-reading notice is determined on the side of the effect control board 12 based on the first start opening prize designation command and the second start opening prize designation command from the main board 11. As explained. However, the present invention is not limited to this. On the main board 11 side, it is determined whether or not to start the pre-reading notice, and an effect control command for notifying the determination result is sent from the main board 11. It may be transmitted to the effect control board 12. Specifically, whether or not to start the pre-reading notice is determined by executing processing corresponding to steps S503 to S507 in FIG. 33 and steps S516 to S520 in FIG. 34 on the main substrate 11 side. That's fine.

  In the above embodiment, when the variable display result notified from the first start opening prize designation command or the second start opening prize designation command is “big hit” and the big hit type is “2R probability change”, the variable display result is In the case of “small hit”, the pre-reading notice is explained as being executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this. When the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “2R probability variation”, or when the variable display result is “small hit”, the pre-reading notice May not be executed. Specifically, when it is determined in step S352 of FIG. 23 that the special figure display result is not “losing” (step S352; No), the special figure display result extracted in step S209 of FIG. 22 is determined. It is determined whether or not the random value MR1 matches the determined value for “small hit”. If not, the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type extracted in step S209 becomes “2R probability variation”. What is necessary is just to determine whether it agrees with a decision value. Then, when the random number MR2 for determining the big hit type does not match the determined value that becomes “2R probability variation”, the same processing as the steps S364 to S366 in FIG. 24 is executed to determine the special figure display result. When the random number value MR1 for use coincides with the determined value for “small hit”, or when the random number value MR2 for determination of the big hit type matches the determined value for “2R probability variation”, variable display It is only necessary to transmit a command to notify that the result is “small hit” or “big hit” and the big hit type is “2R probability change”.

  In the setting example of the jackpot variation pattern type determination table 132A shown in FIG. 9A, when the jackpot type is “15R normal”, the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is in the range of “100” to “251”. If the jackpot type is “15R probability variation”, the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is within the range of “50” to “251”, or the jackpot type is “10R probability variation”. If the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is within the range of “70” to “251”, the variation pattern type CA3-3 including at least a variation pattern with super reach is determined. become. Therefore, in the process of step S357 of FIG. 23, as shown in FIG. 48A, if the random value MR3 is within the range of “230” to “251”, is the variable display result “lost”? Regardless of whether the big hit type is “big hit” other than “2R probability change” (for example, the processing of step S352 is omitted), it is determined that the big hit type is within the common range of the super reach change pattern, and the super reach change pattern You may make it transmit the command which notifies that it is in the range of a common range. Alternatively, the super reach variation pattern common range may be different between the case where it is determined that the big hit type is other than “2R probability variation” and the case where the special figure display result is “lost”. Good. For example, when it is determined that the special figure display result is “losing”, if the random value MR3 is within the range of “230” to “251”, it is determined that it is within the common range of the super reach variation pattern. If it is determined that the jackpot type is other than “2R probability variation”, as shown in FIG. 48B, if the random value MR3 is within the range of “100” to “251”, the super reach variation You may determine with it being in the range of a pattern common range. Alternatively, if it is determined that the special figure display result is “losing”, if the random value MR3 is within the range of “223” to “229”, or within the range of “241” to “251”, You may determine with it being in the common range of the fluctuation pattern which performs the variable display production of "buzz". Further, in the loss variation pattern type determination table (for normal use) 132C shown in FIG. 9C, among the random value for determining the variation pattern type, values in the range of “200” to “210” are set to “swing”. While the variable display effect is assigned to the variation pattern type CA2-4, the value in the range of “211” to “240” is changed to the variation pattern type CA2-5, and the value in the range of “241” to “251” is changed. As in pattern type CA2-6, a value in the range of “211” to “251” may be assigned to a variable pattern type that executes a variable display effect of “swing”. Further, in the loss variation pattern type determination table (for shortening) 132D shown in FIG. 9D, among the random value for determining the variation pattern type, values in the range of “223” to “233” While assigning to variable pattern types CA2-4 that do not execute variable display effects, values in the range of “234” to “240” are changed to variable pattern types CA2-5, and values in the range of “241” to “251” are changed. As in pattern type CA2-6, a value in the range of “234” to “251” may be assigned to a variable pattern type that executes a variable display effect of “swing”. In this case, if the special figure display result is “losing”, if the random value MR3 is within the range of “234” to “251”, the turning variation pattern for executing the variable display effect of “turning”. What is necessary is just to determine with it being in a common range.

  In the above embodiment, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the numerical data indicating the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the numerical value indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type. Data is stored as hold data in the first special figure storage unit 151A or the second special figure storage unit 151B, and indicates whether the game ball has won in the first start winning port or the second starting winning port Although it has been described that the start data is stored in the start data storage unit 151C, the start data storage unit 151C is associated with the start data and numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, and the jackpot type determination Numerical data indicating the random number MR2 and numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type may be stored. Even in this case, the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number are counted by the first reserved memory number counter and the second reserved memory number counter.

  Further, in the above embodiment, before determining whether or not to perform the pre-reading notice, it is determined whether or not only the variable display of “non-reach loss” is suspended (steps S503 in FIG. 33, FIG. 34). Step S516) If there is super-reach or big hit data before the pending data for which it is determined whether or not to perform the pre-reading notice, the pre-reading notice is not executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the processing of steps S503 and S516 is omitted, and the prefetching is performed even if there is superreach or the big hit pending data before the target pending data for which it is determined whether to perform the prefetching notice. A notice may be executed. By doing this, there is a possibility that a plurality of pre-reading notices may be executed at the same time, so that the player can recognize that there are a plurality of reserved data that is a super reach or a big hit, and the player's expectation is increased. I can talk.

  In the above embodiment, the pre-reading notice is executed regardless of the gaming state. However, the gaming state (high high) of the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B such as the probability changing state or the short time state is executed. The pre-reading notice may be executed only in the base). For example, it may be determined on the side of the effect control board 12 that the pre-reading notice is executed only when the gaming state specified from the gaming state designation command is a certain change state or a short time state.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, based on the random number values MR1 to MR3 stored in the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A and the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B, the winning specific pattern determination process (step S212) The winning time determination was performed by executing the time variable display result determination process (step S213), but it was extracted before storing in the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A or the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B. You may make it perform determination at the time of winning based on a random value.

  In the above embodiment, it is determined whether or not the prefetching notice is executed in the process of step S507 of FIG. 33 or the process of step S520 of FIG. 34, and the process of step S511 of FIG. 33 or the process of step S524 of FIG. In the above, the prefetching notice pattern is determined, but whether to perform the prefetching notice and the prefetching notice pattern may be decided at a time. Whether or not to perform the pre-reading notice is determined based on the notification content (variation pattern type or the like) specified from the first start opening winning designation command or the second starting opening winning designation command. It may be determined based on the notification content (variable display result) specified from the winning variable display result notification command or the second winning variable display result notification command. In this case, it is determined whether or not the pre-reading notice is executed based on the notification content specified from the first winning variable display result notification command or the second winning variable display result notification command, and the pre-reading notice pattern is first started. The determination may be made based on the notification content specified from the mouth winning designation command or the second start mouth winning designation command.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 3C, in the first start opening prize designation command and the second start opening prize designation command, the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is within the non-reach variation pattern common range. Different commands are transmitted (different EXT data is set) depending on whether it is within the range of the variation pattern common range or other than them. For example, for determining the variation pattern type A different command may be transmitted each time the random value MR3 is within a specific threshold range. For example, the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is “1” to “79”, “80” to “80” corresponding to the threshold values in the loss variation pattern type determination tables 132C and 132D of FIGS. “99”, “100” to “169”, “170” to “179”, “180” to “199”, “200” to “229”, “230” to “251” Different commands may be transmitted depending on the situation. On the side of the effect control board 12, it may be determined whether to execute the pre-reading notice based on which command is received. For example, regardless of whether it is for normal use or for shortening, if it is within a range that is always determined to be the same variation pattern type (for example, within a range of “200” to “229”, variation with normal reach) The prefetch notice may be determined based on this.

  In the above embodiment, the pre-reading notice pattern YP4 is an individual notice effect form exclusive for the first reserved storage display, and the prefetch notice pattern YP5 is described as an individual notice effect form exclusively for the second reserved memory display. However, these individual notice modes may not be provided, and all may be common notice effect forms. Further, in the first prefetch notice pattern determination table 161A and the second prefetch notice pattern determination table 161B, even if the variable display results are the same, the determination ratio of the prefetch notice patterns YP1, YP2, and YP3 that are common notice modes. Are different from each other, but the determination ratios of some of the common notice modes may be the same.

  In the above embodiment, regardless of the total number of reserved memories, for example, by determining whether or not the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is within the range of “1” to “99” by the program, non-reach By determining whether or not the variation pattern common range is within the range, and determining whether or not the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is “230” or more by the program, the super reach variation pattern common range It has been described as determining whether it is within the range. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, either the loss variation pattern type determination table (for normal use) 132C or the loss variation pattern type determination table (for shortening) 132D corresponding to the total number of reserved memories. The random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is compared with the determination values assigned to the loss variation pattern type determination table (for normal use) 132C and the loss variation pattern type determination table (for shortening) 132D. At a predetermined common determination value, it may be determined that it is within the non-reach fluctuation pattern common range or the super reach fluctuation pattern common range.

  In the above embodiment, in the start winning memory display area 5H, the first reserved memory display is displayed in red and the second reserved memory display is displayed in blue so that they can be distinguished from each other. It may be made indistinguishable, for example, by displaying in the color of. The display of the number of reserved storage is not limited to this, and the total number of reserved memories may be displayed in a identifiable manner by displaying numbers and characters corresponding to the total number of reserved memories, for example.

  In the above embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 mounted on the effect control board 12 determines the pre-reading notice in the start winning command process shown in FIG. 33, the final stop symbol determination process in step S552, and the variable display in step S553. It has been described that the control content of various effects operations is determined by executing the medium effect setting process, the notice effect setting process in step S554, and the like. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the control contents of various rendering operations are shared and determined by a plurality of CPUs mounted on a plurality of control boards provided to control the rendering operations. It may be.

  As an example, a display control board is provided between the effect control board 12 and the image display device 5. The display control board only needs to be equipped with a display control CPU, a ROM, a RAM, a random number circuit, and an I / O. In this case, since the display control CPU mounted on the display control board executes processing for determining the control content of the display operation in the image display device 5, it is mounted on the effect control board 12 in the above embodiment. The display control unit 123 may be mounted on the display control board. In the display control board, for example, the display control CPU executes a program read from the ROM, thereby executing a process for controlling the effect operation by displaying the effect image in the image display device 5. At this time, the display control CPU reads fixed data from the ROM, the display control CPU writes various variation data to the RAM and temporarily stores them, and the display control CPU stores the variation data in the RAM. Fluctuation data reading operation for reading out various fluctuation data temporarily stored, display operation CPU for receiving input of various signals from outside of display control board via I / O, display control CPU for I / O A transmission operation for outputting various signals to the outside of the display control board is also performed.

  In this case, the display control CPU, for example, based on a display control command from the effect control board 12 or an effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 via the effect control board 12, whether or not to perform the pre-reading notice or the pre-reading notice. A process of determining a pattern may be executed, or any of the processes of steps S552 to S554 shown in FIG. 36 may be executed. The display control CPU only needs to execute any part of the processing executed by the effect control CPU 120 in the above embodiment. Further, the sound control board 13 and the lamp control board 14 may be connected to the effect control board 12 by wiring for transmitting a control command from the effect control board 12. In this case, in the effect control board 12, for example, a process for comprehensively controlling the effect operation may be executed by the effect control CPU 120.

  Alternatively, the functions of the voice control board 13 and the lamp control board 14 are provided in the voice control circuit and the lamp control circuit mounted on the effect control board 12, and independent control to become the voice control board 13 and the lamp control board 14. The substrate may not be provided. In this case, a display control board as described above is provided between the effect control board 12 and the image display device 5, and the effect control pattern determined by the effect control CPU 120 in step S555 of FIG. The display control command may be transmitted from the effect control board 12 to the display control board. In the configuration shown in FIG. 2, any one of the processes executed by the production control CPU 120 in the above embodiment by the microcomputer mounted on the sound control board 13 or the microcomputer mounted on the lamp control board 14 is selected. May be executed. Thus, when a plurality of control boards are provided to control the rendering operation, the process for determining the control content of the display operation in the image display device 5 and the control of the audio output operation in the speakers 8L and 8R. The process for determining the control content of various effect operations, such as the process for determining the content and the process for determining the control content of the lighting operation in the light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9 is performed on any control board. The combination to be executed may be any combination.

  In the above-described embodiment, the small hit game state is controlled based on the fact that the variable display result is “small hit”, and the game state is not changed after the small hit game state ends. On the other hand, when the variable display result is “big hit”, the big hit type is “2R probable change” based on the fact that the two round big hit gaming state is controlled, and after the two round big hit gaming state is finished, the positive change is made. It was described as being controlled by the state. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and instead of or in addition to the case where the big hit type is “2R probability change” or the variable display result is “small hit”, “suddenly short” Or “suddenly normal” may be provided. As an example, “suddenly short time” and “suddenly normal” are included in the jackpot type when the variable display result is “big jackpot”. In this case, the jackpot type determination table 131 sets the numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type according to the variation special figure designation buffer value as a “sudden shortening” or “sudden normal” jackpot. What is necessary is just to be comprised so that the table data allocated to a classification may be included. When the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “suddenly short”, the game is controlled to the two round big hit gaming state in the same way as the big hit type is “2R probability variation”, and the two round big hit game After the state is finished, unlike the case where the jackpot type is “2R probability change”, the state is controlled to the short time state. On the other hand, when the big hit type is “suddenly normal” when the variable display result is “big hit”, the game is controlled to the two round big hit gaming state in the same manner as when the big hit type is “2R probability change”, and the two round big hit game After the state is finished, unlike the case where the jackpot type is “2R probability change”, the normal state is controlled. Thereby, a player's expectation with respect to the gaming state controlled after the end of the two round big hit gaming state can be enhanced, and the gaming interest can be improved.

  When such “sudden shortening” and “sudden normal” are provided, a variation pattern type or variation pattern different from those other than “sudden shortening” and “sudden normal” may be determined. As a result, although the jackpot type is “suddenly short” or “suddenly normal”, the same operation as the case where the player is controlled to the 15-round jackpot gaming state is performed despite being controlled to the two-round jackpot gaming state. This can prevent the player from feeling distrustful. In addition, when the big hit type is “suddenly short” or “suddenly normal”, the variable display result is “small hit”, or the big hit type is “2R probability variation”. It may be possible to determine the type. As a result, when determining the fluctuation pattern, the big hit type is “suddenly short” or “suddenly normal”, or the variable display result is “small hit” or the big hit type is “2R probability change”. Regardless of the case, a common variation pattern determination table can be used, and the data capacity can be reduced.

  In addition, the device configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the data configuration, the processing shown in the flowchart, the various display operations including the display operation of the display image in the display area of the image display device 5, etc. depart from the spirit of the present invention. Changes and modifications can be made arbitrarily without departing from the scope. In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to a payout type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of prize balls in response to detection of a winning ball, but responds to detection of a winning ball by enclosing the gaming ball. It can also be applied to enclosed game machines that give points.

  Furthermore, the program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to a form distributed and provided by a detachable recording medium to the computer device or the like included in the pachinko gaming machine 1, but in advance a computer It is possible to adopt a form distributed by pre-installing in a storage device such as a device. Furthermore, the program and data for realizing the present invention are distributed by downloading from other devices on a network connected via a communication line or the like by providing a communication processing unit. It doesn't matter.

  The game execution mode is not only executed by attaching a detachable recording medium, but can also be executed by temporarily storing a program and data downloaded via a communication line or the like in an internal memory or the like. It is also possible to execute directly using hardware resources on the other device side on a network connected via a communication line or the like. Furthermore, the game can be executed by exchanging data with other computer devices or the like via a network.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine 2 ... Game board 3 ... Gaming machine frame 4A, 4B ... Special symbol display device 5 ... Image display device 6A ... Ordinary winning ball device 6B ... Ordinary variable winning ball device 7 ... Special variable winning ball device 8L, 8R ... Speaker 9 ... Game effect lamp 11 ... Main board 12 ... Production control board 13 ... Audio control board 14 ... Lamp control board 15 ... Relay board 20 ... Normal symbol display 21 ... Gate switch 22A, 22B ... Start-up switch 23 ... Count switch 30 ... Operation button 31 ... Operation detection switch 100 ... Game control microcomputer 101, 121 ... ROM
102, 122 ... RAM
103 ... CPU
104, 124 ... random number circuit 105, 125 ... I / O
120 ... CPU for effect control
123 ... Display control unit

Claims (5)

Variable display means including a plurality of variable display units for performing variable display of a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified based on the establishment of a start condition that allows the start of variable display is provided. A gaming machine that controls a specific gaming state advantageous to a player when a predetermined specific display result is derived and displayed as a display result of the identification information,
A pre-determining means for determining, prior to the derivation display of the display result of the identification information, whether or not to control the specific gaming state when the start condition is satisfied;
Reach determining means for determining whether or not to change the display mode of the variable display of the identification information to a predetermined reach mode based on the determination result by the prior determination unit;
While the identification information is stopped and displayed on the first variable display section of the plurality of variable display sections, the identification information is displayed on a second variable display section different from the first variable display section among the plurality of variable display sections. Whether or not the display mode of the identification information is a predetermined display mode including the reach mode by sequentially changing the identification information in a specific display mode different from the normal variable display mode. A roaring effect determining means for determining whether or not to execute the effect;
Variable display unit determining means for determining which of the plurality of variable display units is to be used as the second variable display unit when it is determined by the turn effect determining unit that the turn effect is to be executed; ,
Variable display control means for controlling execution of variable display of the identification information based on the determination results by the prior determination means, the reach determination means, the roaring effect determination means, and the variable display section determination means;
With
The variable display unit determining unit determines whether the second variable display unit is selected from the plurality of variable display units at different ratios according to the determination results by the prior determination unit and the reach determination unit. decide,
A gaming machine characterized by that. The system further comprises continuous notice determination means for determining whether or not to execute a predetermined continuous notice over a plurality of variable displays of the identification information executed by the variable display control means,
The variable display control means specifies the identification information as a variable display display result of the identification information different from the specific display result when the continuous notice determination means determines to execute the continuous notice. Derived and displayed in a manner,
The gaming machine according to claim 1. The variable display control means stops the display of the identification information in a specific form different from the specific display result when the determination to execute the turn effect is made by the turn effect determination means, and then the turn display effect. Before executing the above, the identification information displayed on the first variable display unit is variably displayed again.
The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that. The reach determination means further comprises a re-variable display determination means for determining whether or not to variably display the identification information stopped and displayed on the plurality of variable display portions,
The variable display control means, when it is determined that the turning effect is determined by the turning effect determination means, and when the identification information is variably displayed again by the revariable display determining means, Causing the identification information to be stopped and displayed in the specific manner as the execution result of the roaring effect,
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein The variable display control means executes a step-up effect that switches the effect mode step by step in the turn effect when the turn effect determination means determines to execute the turn effect.
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: